Question 1

bad lower leg pain when walking. how can you tell if it is a nerve or circulation problem?

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Time to relief: Most  vascular problems cramp with duration of walking and respond over 2-5 minutes to rest. "neurogenic claudication" or pinched nerves from back arthritis come on more slowly, take longer to respond (try sitting) and feel better if you lean on a shopping cart, etc. Nerve pain from disc usually worse with sitting, and better standing up. However, these are not hard rules. Get it looked at!

Question 2

pain in buttocks, bad at night. hurts to bend over, leg pain when walking, no recent inj. hurts to move at night. lower lumbar pain, pain in neck?

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Uncertain : Could be lumber stenosis but that doesn't explain the neck pain. You'll need a full evaluation to help clarify the diagnoses.

Question 3

i have leg pain because of disc gape. i can't walk because of this pain. what should i do?

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See details: I have never heard of the term disc gape. If the pain is that severe and conservative therapy (meds, physical therapy, injections) have not helped, then consider a surgical opinion if your doctor thinks it is warranted.

Question 4

real bad right leg pain sitting not as bsd walking is terrible i have to limp every time i walk can't handle this pain anymore. help?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: There are many possible causes of your leg pain. Too little info to go on to try to try to diagnose. In general, if leg pain is causing to limp it is time to have it evaluated by a physician. Good luck.

Question 5

do i need to worry about bloodcloths if i have leg pain and weird movement in my leg? like an insect walking in my leg?have it for 4d coming & going

Accepted Answer

Probably Not: Blodd clots do NOT typically present with weird movements and are more more associated with symtoms such as localized pain, pain with motion, swelling, and redness. Weird movement sensations are more typical complaints of a nerve related or Neuropathic condition and should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider of your choice.

Question 6

i have leg pain all the time not when i am walking just sitting still and i can't stand certain fabric to touch against it sometime feel like burning?

Accepted Answer

Need more history: First of all is this problem in both legs?  Is there a history of trauma to the leg or back?  If symptoms are bilateral then something like peripheral neuropathy could be considered.  It usually starts in foot sole and moves proximally.  If there is history of trauma then a process like RSD/CRPS could be considered and people express hyperalgesia, allodynia,  Lumbar radiculopathy is also possible.

Question 7

i hurt my back last year leaning backward really far and bending over too fast. sometimes leg pain when i carry heavy things and walk, for months now.

Accepted Answer

Consider being seen: There are a number of potential causes for your condition.  If it is causing significant pain I would consider being seen.  A detailed exam and perhaps an MRI would likely reveal the source.

Question 8

i get leg pain when i walk to little, to much, cross them or has my other leg on them, i walk every day but is there anything else i can do to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Broad differential: Leg pain has a broad differential, but the most common orthopedic reason is related to back problems.  Since i see you are 26 it is unlikely that you have a vascular problem, which leaves something neurogenic or rheumatologic.  Since the differential diagnosis is so broad, i recommend you start with your family practitioner to narrow the differential.

Question 9

is bed rest good for leg pain?.or walking

Accepted Answer

Depends: Determining the treatment for leg pain depends heavily on the cause of the leg pain.  If you are having leg pains, then it is advisable to see your physician to determine the cause of the pain and then to administer proper treatment to alleviate the pain.

Question 10

can a  fractured vertebrae cause severe leg pain upon walking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the fracture is causing compression or irritation to a nerve root in the lumbar spine it will cause "sciatica" or nerve pain in the leg.

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Bad lower leg pain when walking. how can you tell if it is a nerve or circulation problem?

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Pain in buttocks, bad at night. hurts to bend over, leg pain when walking, no recent inj. hurts to move at night. lower lumbar pain, pain in neck?

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I have leg pain because of disc gape. i can't walk because of this pain. what should i do?

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Real bad right leg pain sitting not as bsd walking is terrible i have to limp every time i walk can't handle this pain anymore. help?

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Do i need to worry about bloodcloths if i have leg pain and weird movement in my leg? like an insect walking in my leg?have it for 4d coming & going

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I have leg pain all the time not when i am walking just sitting still and i can't stand certain fabric to touch against it sometime feel like burning?

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I hurt my back last year leaning backward really far and bending over too fast. sometimes leg pain when i carry heavy things and walk, for months now.

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I get leg pain when i walk to little, to much, cross them or has my other leg on them, i walk every day but is there anything else i can do to stop it?

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Is bed rest good for leg pain?.or walking

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Can a fractured vertebrae cause severe leg pain upon walking?

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