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Hip Pain, Painful Buttocks And Legs, Spasms, Herniated Discs. Have Hypothyroidism, Calcium And Vitamin Deficiency. What Can I Do?

My hips hurt soo bad, buttocks, legs. Sometimes in my lower legs ankles/feet serious spasms my feet curl in. My hip pain seem to be setting off pain like a pin ball machine. What type of dr should I see. I have two herniated discs and other issues w/ back for years other. Had it under control. Until pain in my hips. I do have hypothyroidism (removed). I have vit D,B and calcium def. and taking supplements.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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You should see the orthopedician and neurosurgeon. Surgical management may be needed to decompress. The radiating pain in the leg and buttocks is due to disc prolapse. Vitamin and calcium supplements are of least use in this condition.
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Hip Pain, Painful Buttocks And Legs, Spasms, Herniated Discs. Have Hypothyroidism, Calcium And Vitamin Deficiency. What Can I Do?

You should see the orthopedician and neurosurgeon. Surgical management may be needed to decompress. The radiating pain in the leg and buttocks is due to disc prolapse. Vitamin and calcium supplements are of least use in this condition.