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What Causes Pain In Left Leg And Buttocks?

I have been in pain for several weeks now experiencing left leg pain and also left buttocks pain. Also I have numness down my left leg. Also have hipain or my outer thighs. Affects my gait and difficulty walking. Could a nerve problem be causing pain in left leg? I has MRI of spine and evaluated by hip. And knee surgeon. Told to see pain management doctor. Pls help me.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Thank you for sharing your query on Healthcaremagic, I have carefully worked through your case and you have an sciatica symptoms that's a nerve compression in your lower back and can travel through the leg, I recommend you for a week some pain relievers, anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants you can find those OTC some hot- water bottle in your lower back could be helpful and of course try to limited your physical activities .I hope that you get better until your next appointment, regards and take care
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What Causes Pain In Left Leg And Buttocks?

Thank you for sharing your query on Healthcaremagic, I have carefully worked through your case and you have an sciatica symptoms that s a nerve compression in your lower back and can travel through the leg, I recommend you for a week some pain relievers, anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants you can find those OTC some hot- water bottle in your lower back could be helpful and of course try to limited your physical activities .I hope that you get better until your next appointment, regards and take care