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What Causes Sharp Pain From Lower Buttocks Down To Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014
Question: I have sharp pain that starts in my lower buttocks and runs down my leg. it comes and goes doesnt matter what i am doing it comes at all times it feels like an electric current is running down my leg. it begins almost at crack in buttocks and then runs down the leg.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of compression of nerve root in spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Possibility of compression of nerve root in spine, leading to pain and electric sensation in your buttock and leg.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
I advise my patient’s analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin, you can consult to your treating doctor and do required investigation.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Another possibility of lumbar canal stenosis which will be ruled out on MRI.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain From Lower Buttocks Down To Legs?

Brief Answer: Possibility of compression of nerve root in spine. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Possibility of compression of nerve root in spine, leading to pain and electric sensation in your buttock and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spine I advise my patient’s analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin, you can consult to your treating doctor and do required investigation. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Another possibility of lumbar canal stenosis which will be ruled out on MRI. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.