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Lately when i lay on my back it feels as though gmy spine is on something and i get shooting pain down my legs. there isn't anything under me... help?
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Shooting pain: Into the legs while lying flat is very likely due to compression of the spinal cord or nerves in the back by some structure like disk herniation, infection or less commonly a tumor. See your doctor for a physical exam and an mri.
Answered 10/30/2013
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