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How Can Pain In The Left Leg Be Treated?

do I need to go to the ER with bad pain in the back of my left leg? Ive experienced severe pain for 3 days to the point of tears and difficulty walking. THEN this morning I woke up and it felt absolutely fine. I spent most of the day lying in bed with leg elevated though because it started throbbing from behind my left knee up into my hip. Ive taken 800mg Ibuprofen 2x already today. (Saturday and Sunday I drove a total of 15 hours to get my husband to his appointment in TX). In 1978 I had phlebitis so bad I was made to quit work and go on bedrest for 3 months. About 8-10 years ago I had a problem with sciatic nerve in my left leg for about 6 months.... thanks for any input, but just need reassurance if I need an ER visit.bjtea
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Hello, i can understand your concern.
Based on your complaints, the symptoms are typical of sciatica. this is usually due to nerve impingement in the lower back.
I would suggest you to get a consult with a spine surgeon. you would be advised to get an MRI of your low back. Based on the report, surgery or medical management can be planned.
Mean while rest your back and an otc pain killer can be taken for pain relief. Hot fomentation would help.
Hope i have answered your query. Have a nice day.
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How Can Pain In The Left Leg Be Treated?

Hello, i can understand your concern. Based on your complaints, the symptoms are typical of sciatica. this is usually due to nerve impingement in the lower back. I would suggest you to get a consult with a spine surgeon. you would be advised to get an MRI of your low back. Based on the report, surgery or medical management can be planned. Mean while rest your back and an otc pain killer can be taken for pain relief. Hot fomentation would help. Hope i have answered your query. Have a nice day.