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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Severe Pain In Left Leg?
I am 84 years lmbar spinal fusion 90 day ago. I was doing great ntil 4 wks ago. I have started to have severe pain in my left leg primarily in my calf down to my foot. neurosurgeon stated that per xray every thing is good. wHAT COULD BE HAPPENING ? I DID NOT HAVE ANY PAIN AFTER SURGERY. PAIN DID NOT START UNTIL 30 DAYS.
Wed, 6 Jan 2021
Hi,
X-ray in your condition will be useless, you should seek an MRI for your spine as it will shows what's wrong.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
X-ray in your condition will be useless, you should seek an MRI for your spine as it will shows what's wrong.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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