Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Hip And Leg
Question: I have lots of pain in my hip and all the way down my left leg I have been on pain pills and other med for six days and it only works for four to five hours and it come back worse than before .l think it is my nerve going down my left. It even hurt to sit or walk or go to bath room.my dr is only a md . What kind of dr do I need and what kind of med do I need
Brief Answer:
Likely to be a pinched nerve.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve.
You may see a neurologist. The doctor may order xrays and MRI to make the diagnosis and give you the right medicines.
If you are unable to see a neurologist or get the investigations done, you could request your doctor to prescribe you Neurontin which may help you.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Likely to be a pinched nerve.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve.
You may see a neurologist. The doctor may order xrays and MRI to make the diagnosis and give you the right medicines.
If you are unable to see a neurologist or get the investigations done, you could request your doctor to prescribe you Neurontin which may help you.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
