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Suggest Cure For Pain Radiating From Left Buttock Towards The Knee

I strained my lower back 2 weeks ago. I picked up only a light piece of plywood weighing only about 10 lbs. but I also turned a little and shortly thereafter I felt intense pain in my lower back and legs to the point I could barely walk and/or stand. I took 2 Aleve pills over 2 days and the majority of the pain has left but I still have a nagging intermittent pain radiating from my left buttock down past my knee. What can I do to get rid of it?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain radiating from left buttock towards the knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to nerve injury , Sciatica , which may occur due to your disc bulged problem , arthritis or gout . I would suggest you to continue exercises , apply hot compresses on back and take proper rest . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and MRI . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , methotrexate , allopurinol and recommend particular type of stretching exercise , keep your leg elevated while lying down or physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery or may refer you to neurologist for nerve problem.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Cure For Pain Radiating From Left Buttock Towards The Knee

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain radiating from left buttock towards the knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to nerve injury , Sciatica , which may occur due to your disc bulged problem , arthritis or gout . I would suggest you to continue exercises , apply hot compresses on back and take proper rest . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and MRI . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , methotrexate , allopurinol and recommend particular type of stretching exercise , keep your leg elevated while lying down or physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery or may refer you to neurologist for nerve problem. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari