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Is have a shooting pain going down my right leg?
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Back or muscle: Could be a back problem or it could be muscle pain.
Answered 8/28/2012
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Pinched nerve: Sounds like you have a pinched nerve root in your spine or pelvis. You can expect eventual recovery, but i would see a doctor if you have muscle weakness in the leg or if there is numbness that lasts not than a few my minutes.
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