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Im having lower back pain but its radiating down into my right hip and have right leg numbness on my right upper outside leg. whats my health answer?

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Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Common: This is a very common pattern. There are a few possibilities for this pain. I would recommend that you see a physiatrist (specialist in rehab medicine) and they can evaluate you and suggest appropriate treatment.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2016

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A member asked:

Im having lower back pain but its radiating down into my right hip and have right leg numbness on my right upper outside leg. whats my health answer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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