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Have numbness and pain from the small of my back down my leg to my ankle it is very painful can barely move and having trouble walking around er or no?
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Sounds like a : Nerve in your lower back is getting pressure from something, like a disc. I can't imagine what an er will do for you. I'd see either an orthopedist or neurologist for this asap.
Answered 9/8/2013
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A urgent care: Center or doctors visit is more appropriate.
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Will need: Mri of lower back to see if this is cause of pai. Check with neurologist.
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