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I have bad middle to low back pain on the left with pain going down the back of right leg(in certain positions) are they related?
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Possibly: If you have a herniated disk or other spinal process impinging on the nerve roots you may experience pain in the leg. You should be seen by a doctor and evaluated. Good luck and feel better soon.
Answered 11/10/2016
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Low Back Pain: Very common for humans to experience back pain. Acute onset of back pain usually resolves in 4-6 weeks. If pain isn't improved, worsens, radiates into legs, causes tingling and numbness into legs, weakness of legs, associated with numbness in the perianal area, bowel or bladder problem, fever, chill, unexplained weight loss, of pain while lying down regardless of position seek medical evaluation.
Answered 12/9/2013
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