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My question is my hip is killing and do you think it's from sciatica nerve is there anything i can do i been taking ibuprofen no help and it's numb?

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Dr. Indravadan Gatiwala answered

Specializes in Neurology

Hip pain: Diabetic patient do have knee and hip arthritis that can cause localized pain in hip and knee joint. Sciatica, piriformis syndrome and diabetic radiculopathy not only cause hip pain but also cause post thig, calf and lower back pain.

Answered 12/16/2013

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Hip pain: You should probably start with a full hip examination and x-ray with an orthopedist.

Answered 12/17/2013

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

4-6 weeks: Initially the symptoms last 4-6 weeks and if your body heals like it supposed to then pain relief starts. However disc herniations which are the cause of majority of sciatica symptoms last for 6-9 months and therefore people can have pain during that time as well. If not better after 6 weeks see a spine specialist to evaluate this further. Try core exercise s first, check youtube or see PT.

Answered 7/10/2014

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