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What Causes Leg Hurting While Walking Inspite Of No Ruptured Disk?
My sister in law fell last Saturday because her leg gave way. She has been to the Dr and also the ER. They think she may have a ruptured disk, but when she sits, she doesn't hurt, but when she tries to walk she is in a great deal of pain. They have given her some medicine (I'm not sure of the names). She doesn't think it is a disk because of not hurting when sitting. They also think she may have the shingles even though there are no break outs on her body. Any suggestion would appreciated. Thank you.
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Disc prolapse / extrusions usually present with back ache radiating to one or both lower libs. Pain is aggravated with bending and coughing or valsulva maneuver.
The history given is more consistant with spinal canal stenosis or Spondylolisthsis .
AN xRAY IN FLEXION AND EXTENSION AND mri is a must .
The history given is more consistant with spinal canal stenosis or Spondylolisthsis .
AN xRAY IN FLEXION AND EXTENSION AND mri is a must .
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