Question 1

could constip/distension after prolonged diarrhea cause sciatic/nerve irritation? 3 days now w/continuous (ie constant not crampy) bilateral calf pain. no unusual exercise. hist of ibs, fasciculation

Accepted Answer

No: Diarrhea and constipation do not cause sciatica.  Bilateral calf pain is probably unrelated to the change in bowel habits.  Bilateral calf pain is usually due to something higher up than the calf, such as sciatica or some type of generalized inflammatory condition.  See your primary care physician for follow up.

Question 2

two broken middle toes causing searing pain and swelling up to mid calf on outer side of leg to sciatic nerve.?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: I don't know exactly what your question is, but 2 broken toes, by themselves, shouldn't cause swelling up to the calf. There may be something else going on, and this should be investigated by a doctor. It could be serious, like an infection or a blood clot.

Question 3

is it possible to get what feels like a charlie horse in the sciatic nerve?goes from my butt all the way to my calf&lasts about 5 minutes! ouch!.

Accepted Answer

Muscle: A charley horse is a muscle usually which if sudden and cramping is present. While sciatica flairs it usually is constant with classic burning quality from the buttock down the back of leg to heel. The hamstring muscle will give you cramping.

Question 4

does sciatic nerve pain typically go down the outside of the calf muscle and back of calf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also to the top of the foot or sole of the foot.

Question 5

random tingling in both of shins right under knee could it come from my knees? tinging in left calf and foot. what could be other than sciatic nerve

Accepted Answer

Exam time: Please schedule a visit for an in person physical exam. At 21 years of age, numbness and tingling in your extremities could be from a panoply of causes including peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, or orthopaedic causes. You need to discuss your medical and family history, travel and exposures to infection, and possibility of vascular, autoimmune, traumatic, neoplastic, and idiopathic etiologies.

Question 6

sciatic nerve is making my left foot have the feeling of pins n needles. plus lots n lots of pain in the calf. as well as pain down the leg.isit normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Sciatic nerve pain that causes numbness and/or tingling to the leg indicates some type of "irritation" to the sciatic nerve.  Some use the term "pinched, " "compressed, " or other terms.  Causes include arthritis, a slipped or ruptured disc, or other spinal issue.  Best to be checked by your family doctor, internist, or orthopedic surgeon to find the cause and provide you a treatment plan.

Question 7

sciatic nerve or pulled muscle? it's one leg hurt from my butt to my top calf. hurt to start moving around, hurt to bend, feel brused been 2 days now.

Accepted Answer

Sciatica?: Your symptoms sound consistent with that of sciatica.  Talk to your doctor to help sort this out.

Question 8

would a torn acl cause excessive water in knee and a very sensitive calf? and swelling in ankles and foot, ?or could a sciatic nerve cause all of this?

Accepted Answer

Can, with an acute -: Acl tear, one might get bleeding into the knee joint, ; if associated tear of the collateral ligaments also occurs, then pain/swelling in the calf, which might gravitate tot he ankle area.
Sciatic nerve, by itself does not cause this, unless a fall occurs, but that's unlikely to cause the acl tear.
See an orthopod.

Question 9

pain in back, possibly along sciatic nerve, when on period. most definitely not cramps. occurring for 1+ years. only lasts for duration of period.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Given the duration of symptoms, you need to be seen by your doctor who can examine you and possibly recommend further testing in the form of imaging.

Question 10

could sciatic nerve cause your leg and foot to swell?

Accepted Answer

Not likley: Sciatic nerve irritation is caused by a back problem or pressure from your thigh muscles and would not be related to swelling in your foot or leg.  However, leg swelling can cause nerve type symptoms including burning pain and numbness.  I recommend you see a specialist for further evaluation.

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Could constip/distension after prolonged diarrhea cause sciatic/nerve irritation? 3 days now w/continuous (ie constant not crampy) bilateral calf pain. no unusual exercise. hist of ibs, fasciculation

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Two broken middle toes causing searing pain and swelling up to mid calf on outer side of leg to sciatic nerve.?

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Is it possible to get what feels like a charlie horse in the sciatic nerve?goes from my butt all the way to my calf&lasts about 5 minutes! ouch!.

A member asked:

Does sciatic nerve pain typically go down the outside of the calf muscle and back of calf?

A member asked:

Random tingling in both of shins right under knee could it come from my knees? tinging in left calf and foot. what could be other than sciatic nerve

A member asked:

Sciatic nerve is making my left foot have the feeling of pins n needles. plus lots n lots of pain in the calf. as well as pain down the leg.isit normal?

A member asked:

Sciatic nerve or pulled muscle? it's one leg hurt from my butt to my top calf. hurt to start moving around, hurt to bend, feel brused been 2 days now.

A member asked:

Would a torn acl cause excessive water in knee and a very sensitive calf? and swelling in ankles and foot, ?or could a sciatic nerve cause all of this?

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Pain in back, possibly along sciatic nerve, when on period. most definitely not cramps. occurring for 1+ years. only lasts for duration of period.

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Could sciatic nerve cause your leg and foot to swell?

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