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What Causes Sharp Pain In Lower Leg When I Stand Up?

I have a very very very sharp pain down my right leg when I stand up and start to walk, this started with a very sharp pain in my right upper butt yesterday, I sett a lot and I think its my sciatic nerve ???. I have been on my back all day , icing 1/2/hour then 1/2 no ice and every four hours i take 4 ibuprofen 200mg. I have to drive tomorrow can I find a stretching move that would help.
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Usually nerve compression cant be seen on x ray you may need MRI for this.
If there is any nerve compression then that may need specific treatment.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Lower Leg When I Stand Up?

Hello, I have studied your case. Usually nerve compression cant be seen on x ray you may need MRI for this. If there is any nerve compression then that may need specific treatment. I will advise you to do MRI spine Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.