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Sharp occasional pain as if some nerve is pinched around outer side of my left buttock. it goes away with movement. what could be cause of it?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

You might be right: yes this could be a pinched nerve but I would think from the location this may be more of a muscle injury. You can have this evaluated by a physician, see if the area that you touch on the site is tender, see if there could be something else to entrap a nerve. I think that's the best course for you

Answered 10/9/2019

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A member asked:

Sharp occasional pain as if some nerve is pinched around outer side of my left buttock. it goes away with movement. what could be cause of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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