Question 1

pain shoots down the bk of my rt leg when standing, and get bad muscle cramps in foot. no rt compression, but have low back issues. possible reasons?

Accepted Answer

possible muscle entr: It sounds like you may have muscle or nerve entrapment, not necessarily form the spinal cord many spinal and leg muscle may get trapped crossing bony structures and may be producing your symptoms. Orthopedic evaluation and MRI are indicated to further determine the exact cause.

Question 2

i am experiencing  sciatica. the following also describe me: muscle cramps or spasms (painful), severe, pain shooting down the leg, hunched or stooped posture, back pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

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L-spine evaluation: The least severe and easiest to treat would be piriformis syndrome. This is pinching on the nerve by a muscle in you buttock region. Given your presentation and posture that causes the pain to occur this could possibly be a buldging disc in your lower lumbar spine. you should be evaluated by your primary care provider and possibly be referred to a spine specialist if need be.

Question 3

31weeks pregnant with baby #2 period like cramps that is constant with sharp shooting pain going down leg and spasms in vagina ?

Accepted Answer

Radiating pain: Welcome to the radiating down the leg pain caused by the pressure of the baby on the nerves in your pelvis and into the vagina. This is normal but don't forget to tell your OB MD about them.

Question 4

i am experiencing  back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower) . the following also describe me: muscle cramps or spasms, pain shooting down the leg, leg weakness, back tenderness to touch, leg pain, and difficulty moving joint. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to see a health: care provider for evaluation. You may have a spinal compression which needs to be treated before you develop more serious complications. Don't delay.

Question 5

i am experiencing  back pain (side: lower) , back injury, reduced spinal flexibility, sciatica, pain shooting down the leg, calf pain and foot numbness. the following also describe me: leg numbness, leg weakness, leg tingling, leg pain, and muscle cramps

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: See a neurologist a physician with expertise in nerves. The symptoms of leg numbness, weakness, tingling are due to nerve impingement.
There are various meds, treatments for sciatica. Orthopedics also deals with these symptoms
Start with your PCP and move forward with getting these symptoms resolved to start feeling better.

Question 6

i am experiencing  back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower)  but not pain shooting down the leg, back tenderness to touch, leg tingling, muscle cramps or spasms, leg numbness, leg pain, obesity, stiff joints, leg weakness, and hand pain.

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Your question is confusing as I'm unsure of whether or not you're having all those symptoms along with back pain. If you are,you'll require evaluation by a neurosurgeon. For uncomplicated low back pain, try rest, hot alternating with cold applications, liniment like BenGay,and take anti-inflammatory medication like Advil or Aleve. See your physician or orthopedic specialist as needed.

Question 7

i have really bad mussel cramps down my right leg?

Accepted Answer

MULTIFACTORIAL: Muscle cramps can occur from a variety of causes- electrolyte shifts, medications, lack of sleep,  local blood flow impariments, dehydration and neuromuscular disorders. IN the short term, drink some fluids, it your kidneys are okay you can try potassium, magneuim and calcium supplments and try stretching out your cramped muscles Tonic water or quinine might help.see a doc in person for workup.

Question 8

when i lay down my sides cramp. my legs also cramp. it is not extreme cramping. it is just cramping. what is wrong with my body?

Accepted Answer

Cramping: If you have frequent cramping in various muscle groups, get checked for deficiencies of calcium,magnesium,sodium,potassium and iron.

Question 9

leg stiffness and possible leg cramps when lying lying down?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal leg cramps: This may be nocturnal leg cramps. The best treatment for this is quinine, but now the fda does not allow quinine to be used for this. It is very effective for this, does have side effects, but has never had formal testing. There are a lot of medicines we have learned to use which it never had formal fda testing. Unfortunately this is one we can't use anymore. Available treatment is now stretchingmaintain electrolyte balance.

Question 10

can sciatica feel like a giant cramp starting in hip down leg?

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Tricky: Sciatica can cause thigh pain that goes down the back or side of your thigh/calf into your foot. Sometimes there will be mainly  pain in the butt area and back of thigh but the toes may be numb or tingling also. Thigh cramps alone usually suggest activity related issue. Sciatica is going to resolve in the majority of cases over 6 weeks . Check with your doctor if you have pain lasting  &gt; 6 weeks.

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Pain shoots down the bk of my rt leg when standing, and get bad muscle cramps in foot. no rt compression, but have low back issues. possible reasons?

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I am experiencing sciatica. the following also describe me: muscle cramps or spasms (painful), severe, pain shooting down the leg, hunched or stooped posture, back pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

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31weeks pregnant with baby #2 period like cramps that is constant with sharp shooting pain going down leg and spasms in vagina ?

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I am experiencing back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower) . the following also describe me: muscle cramps or spasms, pain shooting down the leg, leg weakness, back tenderness to touch, leg pain, and difficulty moving joint. what should i do?

A member asked:

I am experiencing back pain (side: lower) , back injury, reduced spinal flexibility, sciatica, pain shooting down the leg, calf pain and foot numbness. the following also describe me: leg numbness, leg weakness, leg tingling, leg pain, and muscle cramps

A member asked:

I am experiencing back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower) but not pain shooting down the leg, back tenderness to touch, leg tingling, muscle cramps or spasms, leg numbness, leg pain, obesity, stiff joints, leg weakness, and hand pain.

A member asked:

I have really bad mussel cramps down my right leg?

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When i lay down my sides cramp. my legs also cramp. it is not extreme cramping. it is just cramping. what is wrong with my body?

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Leg stiffness and possible leg cramps when lying lying down?

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Can sciatica feel like a giant cramp starting in hip down leg?

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