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I have pain in my lower right side just above the butt and it hurts around and down my leg. sitting and standing makes hurt bad. could it be siatic?

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Yes: It fits the description of sciatica.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Yes: Sounds sciatic. This is a general term and surgery is not the first choice. See an orthopaedist.

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