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What Causes Severe Pain In The Back And Thigh Despite Taking Flexeril?

I started last week with lower back/left hip pain and saw my dr. He prescribed Voltaren and Flexeril. After about 4 days of the meds, my back pain eased up some to the point that I stopped taking the meds. This morning after getting out of bed, I had severe pain in my left thigh. The pain seemed to be more in the front of my thigh and was excruciating. Laying down eased pain. I started the meds again last night. I got some relief after taking the meds. This afternoon, I laid down for an hour or so. I am comfortable when lying down. But again, my upper/middle left thigh became very painful after getting up. I describe the pain excruciating but there is also an element of numbness or tingling in the same area.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It could be a spine-related problem like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Back And Thigh Despite Taking Flexeril?

Hello, It could be a spine-related problem like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician