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What Causes Radiating Pain In Right-sided Lower Back, Shoulder, Fingers And Legs?
I am a female, 52, I have a lower back pain that stems from my middle lower right & goes all the way to my r shoulder to my fingers & from middle lower back down to my r leg to my toes, the pain is extreme if I move or turn in the slightest way it is a very sharp stabbing pain I can t hardly walk nor can I put weight on my r foot
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
Hello,
The pain you describe is typical of the pain due to the nerve roots being pressed. This may happen if you have prolapsed discs that press at the nerves as they come out of the spine.
You will need a good neurological examination to determine if important changes in nerve function are present and if an MRI is needed to rule out spinal stenosis.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
The pain you describe is typical of the pain due to the nerve roots being pressed. This may happen if you have prolapsed discs that press at the nerves as they come out of the spine.
You will need a good neurological examination to determine if important changes in nerve function are present and if an MRI is needed to rule out spinal stenosis.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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