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Why Do I Have Pain In My Left Leg Which Is Unbearable At Times When I Try To Walk?
Question: I have pain in my left leg which t times is unbearable when I try to walk
Brief Answer:
More information needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I first need some more information regarding your present condition.
Where is the exact location of the leg pain?
When did this pain start?
Did you recently fell?
Are you a physically active/sporting person?
Does your leg hurt only when you are walking or also at rest?
Do you suffer from any diseases?
Do you take any medications, if yes, please specify?
Please take a moment to answer these questions so that I can suggest you better.
Regards
More information needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I first need some more information regarding your present condition.
Where is the exact location of the leg pain?
When did this pain start?
Did you recently fell?
Are you a physically active/sporting person?
Does your leg hurt only when you are walking or also at rest?
Do you suffer from any diseases?
Do you take any medications, if yes, please specify?
Please take a moment to answer these questions so that I can suggest you better.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Pain is in my left leg and it hurts when I stand or walk. At rest there is no pain. I suffer from no diseases(Enlarged prostate) is a condition that I take medication for. I am physically active as I do gardening and fish for recreation.I went to my regular Md recently and he thought I had a problem with my sciatic nerve and should seek physical thereapy or help from a family member with excersizes. So where am I at right now
Brief Answer:
Narrowed spinal canal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In my opinion, the cause for the leg pain is narrowed spinal canal, which causes a nerve impingement at the place where the nerve exits the spine. Your regular MD was right in suspecting sciatica, which also involves impingement of the sciatic nerve, running down the back of your leg. This condition may be due to a slipped disc or arthritis of the spine, however, an MRI of the spine and a subsequent visit with a neurologist will help rule in or out this major cause as a first step towards determining a diagnosis.
I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Narrowed spinal canal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In my opinion, the cause for the leg pain is narrowed spinal canal, which causes a nerve impingement at the place where the nerve exits the spine. Your regular MD was right in suspecting sciatica, which also involves impingement of the sciatic nerve, running down the back of your leg. This condition may be due to a slipped disc or arthritis of the spine, however, an MRI of the spine and a subsequent visit with a neurologist will help rule in or out this major cause as a first step towards determining a diagnosis.
I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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