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I am experiencing low back pain, pain shooting down the leg and knee pain. the following also describe me: leg tingling, leg numbness, back pain, leg pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

Q: i am experiencing low back pain, pain shooting down the leg and knee pain. the following also describe me: leg tingling, leg numbness, back pain, leg pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

Recommend: medical assessment to include history &amp; physical examination at a minimum. One cause might be sciatica. Once the cause is found - a treatment plan can be developed.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Recommend: medical assessment to include history & physical examination at a minimum. One cause might be sciatica. Once the cause is found - a treatment plan can be developed.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/18/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing low back pain, pain shooting down the leg and knee pain. the following also describe me: leg tingling, leg numbness, back pain, leg pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

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