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What Causes Pain In Left Leg With Normal X-ray?

Posted on Sat, 29 Nov 2014

Question: I have had pain down my left lweg since July and been to several chirpactors, messagist doctors and still have this pain they call Sciatica . What can I do now. 3 xrays on the started they said was not bone deteration and some arthritis. I have been on muscle relaxer and aleve, acetaminophen, only helps for a few hours. Most pain after I have layed down flap and slept. Tried the pillows under legs,, between the knees all kinds of excersises, heat and cooled all for serveral days at a time. I am beside my self what to do.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
MRI lumbar spine is the Investigation of choice

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. To help you better please tell me-
1.Are you able to walk on your heels and toes?
2.Is there any radiating pain from lower back to legs with tingling and numbness in the leg?
The suffering you are going through is known as neuropathy and the cause could be diabetes or pinched nerve. MRI of lumbar spine is the recommended investigation.
Meanwhile you may add prescription only drug pregablin for leg pain beside aleve.
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (19 hours later)

Answer to questions 1 and 2 no I have good feeling in both of my feet and legs. Just pain in area between my low back , butex, to my left knee. More pain in muscle between knee and butex. Thank you for your reply. Hope this answers your questions also. I have had no pain in heels or toes. I had heel spurs taken care, of 8 years ago. Never had any more problems with them. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please get MRI lumbar spine done and review

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome
I have gone through your reply carefully .My suggestion would be get MRI done and take drug pregablin.Most of my cases show excellent improvement in leg pain after few days with this drug.
Wishing you early recovery.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar