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I'm having pain in right hip lower back shoots pain down right leg?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sciatica: It sounds like inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which runs down your leg. Anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen, and a heating pad to the area should help, but if they are not, you should see your doctor. Steroids can help with it, but they can tell if it is a more serious problem.

Answered 6/30/2019

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Radiculopathe: Most likely pinched nerve in back. See your doctor.

Answered 4/24/2015

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