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Should I Be Concerned With Sharp Pains In The Right Leg With The Whole Area Sore ?

I recently had a series of searing sharp pains in my right leg that lasted all night and part of the next day. They felt like someone was sticking a knife in me. The area was sore to the touch. The symthoms have not returned. Should I be concerned?
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Possibility of compression of nerve root in spine, leading to pain and electric sensation in your 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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Should I Be Concerned With Sharp Pains In The Right Leg With The Whole Area Sore ?

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