Question 1

what is it? i have low back pain. the following also describe me: pain shooting down the leg, back pain, and leg pain.

Accepted Answer

Back &amp; Leg Pain: You MAY have spinal stenosis, a narrowing in the spine that can pinch nerves.  Please see your doc for diagnosis and treatment if needed. Peace and good health.

Question 2

sharp stab pain left low back hip shoot down left leg to knee radiating down to heel. now have sharp stabb pain lower right back hip leg pain to knee.

Accepted Answer

? nerve root : Could be a compressed or irritated nerve root from a disc or arthritic spur in the low back region / from the sound of it potentially at l3-4   or l2-3 
go get it checked out.

Question 3

chiropractor :  had lower back adjusted improperly (laying on side) lower back and leg pain since.  what could have been injured? it's not nerve pain.

Accepted Answer

Disk ruputure: It may have exacerbated your L5 s1 disk herniation.

Question 4

what causes low back and leg pain and then butt and legs go numb?

Accepted Answer

Usually disc: Excruciating pain from the hip down to the ankle can be due to a disc prolaplse causing nerve root pressure or the possiblity of a bony injury producing irritation of the adjoining nerve and or muscle needs to considered. Bursal inflmmation around the hip can also produce these symptoms.

Question 5

why do i get leg pain associated with my lower back pain when i'm working, and both legs when i'm laying in bed?

Accepted Answer

Compression: It may be that your body position during those two activities compresses the nerves more resulting pain leg pain.

Question 6

i have an epidural steriod injection coming up in 4 days, may i still take tramadol hcl 50mlg for my low back,leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Do see any problem: I don't think this should be a problem.  Since the tramadol is orally administered and does not contain any steroids to "add" to your steroid "load" , you should be OK. 
Good Luck

Question 7

i feel light vibration at tip of my penis followed by 12 hour traveling in bus. i m also suffering from slight low back and left leg pain since 4 mont?

Accepted Answer

Unusual : Nothing you should cause your penis to vibrate except if you're on something or Touching or holding  something or sitting on something that's vibrating. For your other concerns consult Dr. face to face for specific diagnosis and treatment see primary care

Question 8

i had an emg done today for leg pain associated w/back pain. when doing left, pain shot up to low back causing me to jump. is this normal? appt oct.

Accepted Answer

Not  Unusual: the EMG. Sends a small. Electric current into the nerves to test their conduction.  An Inflamed nerve may produce an exaggerated response like the one. You experienced.

Question 9

severe low back/buttocjs/leg pain four months after csection. increase worse. takes me 2 minutes to begin walking sit to stand. morning is the worst p?

Accepted Answer

Low back/leg pain: 28 year old lady with low back pain involving her buttocks and leg as well. While there has been significant time since your delivery, did you have spinal epidural anesthesia? Please get evaluated immediately. Usually pain that is worse in the morning and improves throughout the day is inflammatory in nature. You need a full history and exam, spinal pathology can be present.

Question 10

low back, hip, and front leg pain for two days. diclofenac and flex rail not hep. walking like one hip is higher and stretching hurts. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Injury?: Most musculoskeletal problems resolve in time and relative rest.  If your pain is affecting your ability to work or perform daily activities then go see your doc.  A stronger anti-inflammatory or other meds may be helpful during your body's natural healing process.  Physical therapy is also a good first treatment option.

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What is it? i have low back pain. the following also describe me: pain shooting down the leg, back pain, and leg pain.

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Sharp stab pain left low back hip shoot down left leg to knee radiating down to heel. now have sharp stabb pain lower right back hip leg pain to knee.

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Chiropractor : had lower back adjusted improperly (laying on side) lower back and leg pain since. what could have been injured? it's not nerve pain.

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What causes low back and leg pain and then butt and legs go numb?

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Why do i get leg pain associated with my lower back pain when i'm working, and both legs when i'm laying in bed?

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I have an epidural steriod injection coming up in 4 days, may i still take tramadol hcl 50mlg for my low back,leg pain?

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I feel light vibration at tip of my penis followed by 12 hour traveling in bus. i m also suffering from slight low back and left leg pain since 4 mont?

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I had an emg done today for leg pain associated w/back pain. when doing left, pain shot up to low back causing me to jump. is this normal? appt oct.

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Severe low back/buttocjs/leg pain four months after csection. increase worse. takes me 2 minutes to begin walking sit to stand. morning is the worst p?

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Low back, hip, and front leg pain for two days. diclofenac and flex rail not hep. walking like one hip is higher and stretching hurts. thoughts?

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