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I am experiencing back pain (side: lower) , back injury, reduced spinal flexibility, sciatica, pain shooting down the leg, calf pain and foot numbness. the following also describe me: leg numbness, leg weakness, leg tingling, leg pain, and muscle cramps

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Dr. Lori Lange
Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Sciatica: See a neurologist a physician with expertise in nerves. The symptoms of leg numbness, weakness, tingling are due to nerve impingement. There are various meds, treatments for sciatica. Orthopedics also deals with these symptoms Start with your PCP and move forward with getting these symptoms resolved to start feeling better.
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