Question 1

i have severe hip pain and can hardy move my left leg. i have constant shooting pain from hip down. i  also have back pain what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Disc disease/injury: Low back pain radiating down the leg is called sciatica.  Given the severity of your complaint, you need to be evaluated by a local doctor, get an xray, and go to physical therapy and take ibuprofen or Naproxen for a month. if not improved,  then get an MRI.  If exam warrants an MRI early on, your local doctor will get it ordered.

Question 2

i have mild scoliosis(11 degrees, thoracic). i have uneven hips too. my right hip is higher and pulled back. i get shooting pain down my left leg, help?

Accepted Answer

Referral to orthoped: You may need to be referred to an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation.  Untreated scoliosis can lead to more severe back and hip/leg chronic pain as you get older.

Question 3

period pains since i had my son almost 2 years ago. stabbing left side pains that shoot down left leg.shooting pain in butt .fatigue and back pain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe sciatica: I would say what you describe sound a lot like sciatica especially with deep pain in the backside and shooting pains. You should see your physician and be evaluated.

Question 4

i keep getting a shooting pain going down my left leg staring from the top?

Accepted Answer

If pain is down the: Back of the leg, get an evaluation by pcp to rule out sciatica.

Question 5

when i lay on my back and lift my left leg up straight not bending my knee i get sharp shooting pain in my lower back. i also can't stand straight up.

Accepted Answer

Back sprain: The pain on straight leg raising is indicative of either ligament tears and laxity in the lumbar spine or sacroiliac problems with weak ligaments . It might also involve an inflammation of a lumbar disc and nerve root irritation.

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Question 6

i have sharp shooting pain,& it feels like something popping/clicking out down bottom in my left leg when i do my jump kicks in  my martial arts class?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The first question would be - where exactly is the popping/clicking?  Knee?  Ankle?  Foot?  Oftentimes, if there is painless clicking then nothing needs to be done.  However, if there is associated pain or instability then do see an orthopedist for further evaluation.

Question 7

i have shooting pain inner thigh/groin area everytime i stand up, sit down, walk, lay down (anytime i move my left leg) when i stay still i'm fine?

Accepted Answer

Strain: You have likely strained a muscle or ligament in your leg. Please see your health provider if the problem persists.

Question 8

i am experiencing a sharp shooting pain in my lower left abdomen. it is intermittent, but the pain travels down my left leg all the way to my foot. ?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Sounds like sciatica or pinched spinal nerves. You should seek medical help to confirm this.

Question 9

i have a sharp shooting pain in the arch of my left foot that's shooting to my big toe then back up my left leg causing a lot of discomfort. ?

Accepted Answer

Mapping the nerves: There are several nerve-centers (hubs) of nerves crowded into our feet (and hands). They were useful for our ancestors' (barefoot lifestyle). The networks incl some w/ connections to distant parts/organs. So, it origin can be elsewhere, but a serious foot massage can help. See accupuncture/pressure charts - reflexology, too. Western neurology or orthopedic pros may also help. Wear proper shoes!

Question 10

shooting pain in my left arm. it shoots  down into my hand then i can't move my hand and it gets numb. i also numb in left leg. happens randomly

Accepted Answer

Arm numbness: This could be from a herniated cervical spine disc. Did you fall down face forward recently? Or any other injury? Get a proper evaluation soon. Arm symptoms combined with leg symptoms are not to be taken lightly. An MRI of the neck if the first thing to be done. Good luck.

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I have severe hip pain and can hardy move my left leg. i have constant shooting pain from hip down. i also have back pain what should i do?

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I have mild scoliosis(11 degrees, thoracic). i have uneven hips too. my right hip is higher and pulled back. i get shooting pain down my left leg, help?

A member asked:

Period pains since i had my son almost 2 years ago. stabbing left side pains that shoot down left leg.shooting pain in butt .fatigue and back pain?

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I keep getting a shooting pain going down my left leg staring from the top?

A member asked:

When i lay on my back and lift my left leg up straight not bending my knee i get sharp shooting pain in my lower back. i also can't stand straight up.

A member asked:

I have sharp shooting pain,& it feels like something popping/clicking out down bottom in my left leg when i do my jump kicks in my martial arts class?

A member asked:

I have shooting pain inner thigh/groin area everytime i stand up, sit down, walk, lay down (anytime i move my left leg) when i stay still i'm fine?

A member asked:

I am experiencing a sharp shooting pain in my lower left abdomen. it is intermittent, but the pain travels down my left leg all the way to my foot. ?

A member asked:

I have a sharp shooting pain in the arch of my left foot that's shooting to my big toe then back up my left leg causing a lot of discomfort. ?

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Shooting pain in my left arm. it shoots down into my hand then i can't move my hand and it gets numb. i also numb in left leg. happens randomly

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