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Constant Pulls And Cramps In Leg, Pain In Buttock. History Of Being Cured From Prolapsed Disc. Advice For Curing The Pain
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I had a prolapsed disc about 4 years back. After being cured fully, one day while doing routine exercises, I suddenly seemed to get a sprain on my left side. Since then my condition has aggravated to a level that I am not able to walk or stand for more than a few minutes without pulls and cramps in my left leg. There is a lot of pain in left buttock when I sit or stand/walk. While lying down there is no pain whatsoever. I have been advised to exercise by trying to raise my left leg progressively to 90 degrees while lying down. Right now I am not able straighten my left leg in a raised position. My doctor advises that the day I am able to raise my leg sufficiently straight, I would be able to walk normally. Physical tests suggest that there is no neurological issue.
I had a prolapsed disc about 4 years back. After being cured fully, one day while doing routine exercises, I suddenly seemed to get a sprain on my left side. Since then my condition has aggravated to a level that I am not able to walk or stand for more than a few minutes without pulls and cramps in my left leg. There is a lot of pain in left buttock when I sit or stand/walk. While lying down there is no pain whatsoever. I have been advised to exercise by trying to raise my left leg progressively to 90 degrees while lying down. Right now I am not able straighten my left leg in a raised position. My doctor advises that the day I am able to raise my leg sufficiently straight, I would be able to walk normally. Physical tests suggest that there is no neurological issue.
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
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I suggest you see a spine surgeon to rule out a disc problem.A mri of that area will help to reach a diagnosis and guide for treatment.
I suggest you see a spine surgeon to rule out a disc problem.A mri of that area will help to reach a diagnosis and guide for treatment.
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