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Lower Back Pain Radiating Down To Back Of Leg, Tingling, Numbness. Whom To Consult?
I'm experience pain in my lower back that radiates down the back of my left leg. It causes tingling and numbness. the pain causes me to limp and it's very painful to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time or distance. I called an orthopedic doctor and was told he doesn't treat backs. What doctor should I seek help?
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level oflumbar spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level oflumbar spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps you.You can cosult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
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