I Have Develop Pain From My Right Hip Down My

Posted on Thu, 15 Nov 2018

Question: I have develop pain from my right hip down my leg to my foot sharp pain which starts 3-4 hours after I have been asleep. When I stand on that leg the pain is horrific, I can hardly walk, because it has no strength and the pain is severe.
Yet once I push myself to walk, it gets better. Then it’s gone throughout the day.
I do have neuropathy inmy feet.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably sciatic pain,follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to sciatica pain.

It is caused by an inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve.

I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medication to relieve the pain such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.

I also recommend to use anti-inflammatory cream for local application in the area of pain such as Voltaren gel.

If you don't feel relief you can also use muscle relaxants such as Baclofen three times a day.

I suggest you to do regular back stretching exercises.

I also would recommend to use heating pads for local relief.

If the symptoms continue you should consult a neurologist for further evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad