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Would a pinched nerve sometimes have diffuse pain and other times be localized, feel like a bruise under skin? has been 3 mths? how long to heal?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Varies : It varies somewhat, but in general a pinched nerve cause pain at the site it is pinched to a variable degree and then pain along the specific distribution of the nerve. For example, pinching the L 5 nerve root on the right causes pain that runs down the back of the thigh, outside of leg, and the top of foot.

Dr Gaffney agreed

Answered 10/1/2017

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A member asked:

Would a pinched nerve sometimes have diffuse pain and other times be localized, feel like a bruise under skin? has been 3 mths? how long to heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Gaffney agreed

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