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I get pain when lying flat and raising leg. has been going on for 5 years. if i raise 30 degrees is get pain behind leg in middle. is sciatica ?
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Possibly: This could be sciatica, or could be muscle/tendon related. A lumbar MRI should provide a more definite answer as to whether it's sciatica.
Answered 9/24/2014
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