A member asked:

I am having pain on my left side going down my left leg . pain in the waist part so painful when getting up to move around.having problem urinating.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen : There are multiple potential problems, but you should be seen immediately. There is a term called sciatica, which refers to an irritation of a nerve in the back. Sciatica is usually treated electively. The main exceptions to this are progressive weakness in the leg involved, or involent of the bowel or bladder; both are considered more urgent surgical problems. You may not have it, but be seen

Answered 4/14/2018

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