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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Leg?

I am experiencing sharp, shooting pains down my left leg. Started about a day or two ago, come every two or three minutes. I am 71, female in good health, swim, walk and do water aerobic every week. Sometimes pain subsides for a couple of hours and then starts again. I am clueless.
posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression . You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Meanwhile you can follow these measures:
- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves.
- Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.
- Avoid exercises in times of pain.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Warm Regards.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Narender Saini's  Response
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thanks for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion,sharp shooting pain in the leg could stem from spinal nerve compression in your back. I would like to know if you also experience back pain, along with this shooting pain in the leg. you will need to consult a spine specialist if that is the case.
I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact.
Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.
Thanks
Dr. Narender Saini
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Leg?

Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression . You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile you can follow these measures: - If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments. - While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn t bother you. - Avoid lifting heavy objects. - Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist. - Avoid exercises in times of pain. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern. Warm Regards.