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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In Leg And Back?

Hi I slid down my carpeted stairs( about 4). Through fibromyalgia fatigue and now my left lower back, hip, back of leg, calf( this is quite numb) and foot hurts/ burns.. I have had sciatica on alternate sides in the past( twisted fall was the cause) is this sciatica?
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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You have not mentioned your age , but fall may be precipitating cause of vertebral fracture or disc prolapse in adult and elderly. The symptoms narrated by you seems to be due to nerve root compression and associated numbness requires urgent neuroimaging of spine to decide further course of action. I will advice to seek consultation of a neurologist/neurosurgeon for proper assessment.
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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In Leg And Back?

You have not mentioned your age , but fall may be precipitating cause of vertebral fracture or disc prolapse in adult and elderly. The symptoms narrated by you seems to be due to nerve root compression and associated numbness requires urgent neuroimaging of spine to decide further course of action. I will advice to seek consultation of a neurologist/neurosurgeon for proper assessment.