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I have nerve pain in my leg from my lower back down to my ankle?

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Pain: You may be experiencing a radicular compression by an herniated disk in your spine at the lumbar region. You should get an MRI of the lumbar region to asses the severity of the problem. With this in hand you will get your treatment options

Answered 1/17/2018

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Neuropathy: it sounds like neuropathy. Did you injur your back?you need to see a neurologist or a Orthopedic doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/1/2018

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