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Sharp Pain At The Back Of Leg To Thigh. Dull Ache Persists. What Could It Be?
Hi about 5 nights ago I was woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible sharp pain at the back of my leg right behind my knee. It was so painful that I had to get out of bed and try to stand up which I could not do easily as I could not put weight on that leg proproperly. The pain shot down my let to my foot and then shot up to the top of my thigh. After a few minutes it felt a lot better and things seemed to go back to normal (more or less) - although the leg felt a little odd. Since then I have been quite careful and have even put a pillow in my bed to support the let at night. I was just beginning to feel much better and now this evening my let is hurting again - feels like a dull ache that gets worse in waves. What could this be? Thanks for your help
Hi, From history it seems that you might be having either lock knee joint or Sciatica pain. Go for x-rat knee joint and x-ray lower lumbar spine. Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Meanwhile take some pain reliever medicine for symptomatic relief. Ok and take care.
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Sharp Pain At The Back Of Leg To Thigh. Dull Ache Persists. What Could It Be?
Hi, From history it seems that you might be having either lock knee joint or Sciatica pain. Go for x-rat knee joint and x-ray lower lumbar spine. Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Meanwhile take some pain reliever medicine for symptomatic relief. Ok and take care.