A 66-year-old female asked:
i had shingles in april, but now have phn on my right side at the waist and extended to the back. the biggest problem now is my leg pain, it starts at the ankle goes up to my knee,,and pain in the back of my thigh and up my buttock. i can't
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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered
34 years experience Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Sciatica pain: sounds like radicular pain from your back, may need to see a medical professional to get checked and put on appropriate treatment plan
Answered on Aug 16, 2015
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