What Causes Sudden Pain In Leg And Knee Causing Difficulty To Walk?

Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2015

Question: I suddenly got pain on the outside of my leg from the knee down to my ankle. The pain is there all the time and I can hardly walk. It is not red or swollen.
Have you any suggestions to what will help me?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
sounds like a sciatica

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible sciatica.
This is a nerve related pain that usually happens on one side.
The pain radiates from the knee to the ankle, along the course of the nerve.
It would need an MRI Spine and NCV of both lower limbs to confirm the diagnosis.
If positive, a prescription of pregabalin and methylcobalamin may help.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
I hope that the information inn the message will help you.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

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