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What Causes Severe Pain In Hip Radiating To Leg And Knee?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Question: I have severe pain to interior hip generating to back of leg to knee, a MRI shows a cyst in the interior hip near the sciatic nerve. Two specialist have reviewed the MRI and do not believe the cyst has any relation to the pain I have. This condition has been ongoing for 4 months w/o relief. PT was tried but did not improve the condition. I am to have electro-tomography on the leg, but I need to have something definitive treatment because the pain is constant from throbbing to sharp.


to extreme sharp. My balance is off and ability to do basic chores is limited and debilitating.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pregabalin should help control symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

EMG ( electromyography ) will show if the symptoms are related to sciatic nerve or not.

However, related to sciatic nerve or not, the pain has its nerve component, so, in my opinion, you should start a symptoms treatment with Pregabalin 2x75 mg daily as a steer ( Lyrica ), if you are not allergic to it.

Since it is a prescription drug, you should discuss with your primary care Doctor about its use.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Hip Radiating To Leg And Knee?

Brief Answer: Pregabalin should help control symptoms. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your query and understand your concerns. EMG ( electromyography ) will show if the symptoms are related to sciatic nerve or not. However, related to sciatic nerve or not, the pain has its nerve component, so, in my opinion, you should start a symptoms treatment with Pregabalin 2x75 mg daily as a steer ( Lyrica ), if you are not allergic to it. Since it is a prescription drug, you should discuss with your primary care Doctor about its use. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.