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What Causes Severe Pain And Swelling In Leg Post Injection On The Sciatica?

I had an injection in my right hip they hit my sciatic nerve. It cause my right foot to swell and the pain in my right leg was very severe, to this day I am in so much pain I couldn't hardly stand it anymore I tried committing suicide twice because of the pain, because nothing would help get rid of the pain and the time. And what should I do about this
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain and swelling in leg post injection on the sciatica. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for prolonged periods of time , taking certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic , blood clot , infection , venous insufficiency or organ failure like kidney and liver . The symptoms can also occur due to side effects of injection , nerve injury due to injection or clot due to vessel injury .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe strong analgesic , immunosuppressants for allergy or recommend surgery . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy and ask your to keep your legs elevated and lower your salt consumption .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain And Swelling In Leg Post Injection On The Sciatica?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain and swelling in leg post injection on the sciatica. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for prolonged periods of time , taking certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic , blood clot , infection , venous insufficiency or organ failure like kidney and liver . The symptoms can also occur due to side effects of injection , nerve injury due to injection or clot due to vessel injury .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe strong analgesic , immunosuppressants for allergy or recommend surgery . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy and ask your to keep your legs elevated and lower your salt consumption . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari