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I have lower back pain starting to move to my leg on the left side after my pap smear yesterday, is this normal?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Not usual: This would not have been caused by the pap smear procedure, but could have flared up a muscle spasm causing something like sciatica from the position you were in to get the pap smear. Try soaks in a warm tub and see a doctor if it is not getting better soon.

Answered 7/16/2017

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A member asked:

I have lower back pain starting to move to my leg on the left side after my pap smear yesterday, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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