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M 30yo male. changing fr standing to sitting positionror vice versa, i feel a nerve pull around my buttock left. left leg may lose strength abit. y?

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Herniation: Feeling symptoms in buttocks or legs with position changes can indicate a nerve impingement. It may be inflamed or herniated.

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