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I am having terrible pain in my leg. it starts from my right buttock and travels down into my thigh and a little bit in my lower leg. sciatica?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Nerve irritation : What you're describing could certainly be related to nerve irritation I would suggest you see a physician and get a definitive diagnosis

Answered 12/21/2016

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A member asked:

I am having terrible pain in my leg. it starts from my right buttock and travels down into my thigh and a little bit in my lower leg. sciatica?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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