Elkhart, KS
A 33-year-old female asked:
Can tight,spasming hip, butt, low back muscles on one side cause leg to hurt? had steroid shot in butt gave a little relief but still feels crampy
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Dr. Ronald Herringanswered
Anesthesiology 19 years experience
Spasm: Absolutely, spasm can reduce blood flow and cause pain/aching in the leg. Not sure why you had the steroid IM shot though. Consider getting your low back looked at by a chiropractor or a DO who knows how to manipulate. Odds are you have a structural issue somewhere below L2. Soak in a hot bath then do some gentle stretching exercises.
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I went to urgent care with horrible pain in my hip and down my leg. they said it was sciatica and gave me steroids, anti inflammatories, and a muscle relaxer. I now have a tingly numbness from the knee down. Should I be alarmed?
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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A 61-year-old female asked:
What causes muscle cramps from lower leg to hip the cramps are quite bad were toi scream?
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