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What Causes Pain At The Back Of The Legs?

I get this pain down the back of my legs. I ve been dealing with it for months. It s much worse on the left side than the right. I have low back issues and am wondering if this could be related to my back, maybe my sciatica? The pain tingles and shoots down the back of both legs but in my left leg goes all the way to my foot and even makes my toes tingle. Is this really bad?
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hi,

The history given by you of pain shooting down back of the leg is suggestive of sciatica.

I suggest you consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment and get X-ray spine and MRI if required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Pain At The Back Of The Legs?

Hi, The history given by you of pain shooting down back of the leg is suggestive of sciatica. I suggest you consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment and get X-ray spine and MRI if required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist