A member asked:

Something similar to sciatica except the pain seems to be just above my left hip. was as if i'd slept awkwardly this morning, now i can barely walk.

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Dr. Julia Sanchez answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possible: It is possible you have a radicular pain. That happens when there is inflammation in the spinal canal that causes pressure in the nerve that exits the canal at that level and causes pain. Commonly people call it 'pinched nerve'. Sciatica is a type of radicular pain. Hip pathology should also be considered.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pinched Nerve: Sounds like you have a pinched nerve in your back. I would suggest seeing a pain/spine specialist to evaluate you further to evaluate what level and what can be done to treat you. There are interventional treatments besides medications and surgeries that might reduce or eliminate the pain altogether.

Answered 7/12/2014

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