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A member asked:
Mother said to have sciatica, is it normal for leg to swell and feel like skin is raw?
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Atypical: Not a common feature of sciatica.
Answered 5/18/2013
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No and yes: The leg will not swell from a disc herniation or pinched nerve. However, it may feel swollen. Disuse may cause swelling if pain severe. Raw skin, numbness, burning, hot/cold water feeling, etc. All may indicate nerve pain.
Answered 5/18/2013
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See Pain Specialist: You may be developing a pain syndrome called complex regional pain syndrome. This should be checked out asap so that treatments can be offered to reduce or eliminate this pain. The longer it goes on makes it harder to treat. Also, the pain could be coming from your spine and may need to be evaluated further. I would see a comprehensive pain specialist that can manage everything you need.
Answered 7/10/2014
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