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Pain In The Hip And Buttocks. Numbness On The Leg. Reason?
Hi after having severe pain in left buttock, my hip was xrayed and was ok. I was then given mophine plus some pain killers to to take home. when i got off the bed my left leg gave way. this was last november my knee is slowly getting better, and i can now walk on it but my leg feels numb from the knee down, and every thing feels tight. It refuses to get any better. I am 78 and was fit and active till last november, and now I am like an old man. Any idears PLEASE
Wed, 8 May 2013
Hello
Thanks for posting your query.
From description pain and numbness seems to be due to pinched nerve by disc bulge at lumbar region. I suggest you to get it evaluated by your doctor. MRI might be required to reach the diagnosis.
Lie on hard bed, avoid lifting weight and forward bending.
Hope this will help you
Regards.
Dr Saurabh gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for posting your query.
From description pain and numbness seems to be due to pinched nerve by disc bulge at lumbar region. I suggest you to get it evaluated by your doctor. MRI might be required to reach the diagnosis.
Lie on hard bed, avoid lifting weight and forward bending.
Hope this will help you
Regards.
Dr Saurabh gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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