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On And Off Stabbing Pain In Leg And Back Muscles. History Of Knee Replacement, Numerous Surgeries On Left Ankle. Help In Back Pain By Pain Shots. Advice

I am 63 yoa 6 " weigh 260 down from 300 chlestorl good blood pressure very good> I have had knee replacement on left knee have had numerous sugeries on left ankle , rigt now i have stabbing pains in muscles of legs and back most days but on a few days like today i have no pain. On days i havve pain Ican barly walk or stand up. Also I do take pain shots in my back this helps the pain in my back but not my legs.
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
From your Query, I suspect you may suffering from Herniated disc in spine.

Because you have stabbing type of pain in both back and leg muscles.

It is due to compression of the nerve roots in spine by Herniated intervertebral disc.

It can be easily detected by CT and MRI Spine.

You Need physical examination by neurologist to identify the which IV disc is prolapsed by neurological examination.

Usual treatment is bed rest and physiotherapy.

Most of the patients recover in 6 weeks of treatment.

Surgery may needed if you have severe pain and bony problems in spine.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

Regards,
Dr.Manjeth.
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On And Off Stabbing Pain In Leg And Back Muscles. History Of Knee Replacement, Numerous Surgeries On Left Ankle. Help In Back Pain By Pain Shots. Advice

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. From your Query, I suspect you may suffering from Herniated disc in spine. Because you have stabbing type of pain in both back and leg muscles. It is due to compression of the nerve roots in spine by Herniated intervertebral disc. It can be easily detected by CT and MRI Spine. You Need physical examination by neurologist to identify the which IV disc is prolapsed by neurological examination. Usual treatment is bed rest and physiotherapy. Most of the patients recover in 6 weeks of treatment. Surgery may needed if you have severe pain and bony problems in spine. Hope this helps. Take care. Regards, Dr.Manjeth.