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What Causes Pain On The Back And The Leg?

Yes, I have been experiencing pain in in my lower back on and off for about 5 years..About three years ago i hurt my back and was out of work for 3 months... Did studies had an MRI and everything came out normal... Just recently have been experiencing severe pain and gotten and MRI n doctor says i have a slipped disc in Ls 5 which causes pain on my right side and down into my right leg..but i also occassionally experince pain in my left leg could this happen?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Hello,

I had gone through the case and found that pain in left leg might be due to slip disc.

So take care of the back and go for physiotherapy.

Avoid to lift heavy weight and take Vitamin D3 once a week with painkiller if pain is unbearable.

Hope my answer will be effective for you.

Thanks
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What Causes Pain On The Back And The Leg?

Hello, I had gone through the case and found that pain in left leg might be due to slip disc. So take care of the back and go for physiotherapy. Avoid to lift heavy weight and take Vitamin D3 once a week with painkiller if pain is unbearable. Hope my answer will be effective for you. Thanks