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I am on polia have had 1 shot and have back pain radiating from left hip where I have a titanium hip across my back and pain down my right leg which feels weak.I am taking Tylenol but not helping.What else can I do? Saw a pain management dr. waiting too get a shot...bad rt leg pain feels weak. Should I see an orthopedic dr. and have x-rays or mri?
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As of now you can take tramadol for pain relief. No need to consult an orthopaedic as of now. If symptoms persist you can consider an orthopaedic evaluation.
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How Can Pain And Weakness In The Leg Be Treated?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As of now you can take tramadol for pain relief. No need to consult an orthopaedic as of now. If symptoms persist you can consider an orthopaedic evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.