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What Causes Sharp Shooting Pain From Lumbar Area To Legs?

Intermittent Severe sharp shooting pain originating in right lumbar area and radiating down leg h is usually set off by bending over or twisting. Pain last for different periods of time from a few seconds to several minuets. Once the pain stops, i feel and move perfectly normal until the precipitating factor occurs again.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
This seems a neurological pain, may be sciatica.
If there is numbness or tingling then it demands an early consultation with a neurologist.MRI will give actual picture.
You should avoid precipitating factors.
You must see a neurologist before it is severe enough to cause you more trouble.
Hope , this suggestion will help you.
Good luck.
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What Causes Sharp Shooting Pain From Lumbar Area To Legs?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. This seems a neurological pain, may be sciatica. If there is numbness or tingling then it demands an early consultation with a neurologist.MRI will give actual picture. You should avoid precipitating factors. You must see a neurologist before it is severe enough to cause you more trouble. Hope , this suggestion will help you. Good luck.