What Would Cause Severe Stabbing Pain in The Lower Extremities? Any Doctors?!
Question: I had a couple of episodes of severe lower leg pain today. The pain was a stabbing, excruciating pain which woke me up out of my sleep! Once I woke up and was able to rub it, I felt fine. Then when I was awake I had another short episode while sitting. I do not seem to notice any problems while walking or standing, only when lying still, or sitting.
This has me concerned, as I looked on-line for some possible reasons why. One was PAD and the other was Restless Leg Syndrome. I am perplexed as to what this might be. Could medication be causing this? I am currently on a few meds. E-mail me if you think this could be related to drug interactions. I will let you know which meds I am taking.
I did a variety of house work yesterday, which after that is when I noticed it.
I am only 34!
Please help!
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Hi, I think you might have a disk ruptured. I have the same problem but had surgery few years ago and got better but lately I feel pain in my right leg again. Lower back pain has never gone even after surgery. I heard disk replacement might work if one disk were bad. I think you need an MRI done on your back to find out. Good luck.
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A kick in the nards
it could also be siatic(sp) nerve trouble. i had it for a while it the main nerve that runs throught the lower back into your legs and cramping can pinch it and cause phantom pain. other than that call your doctor
It could be peripheral neuropathy.
Look into MS, but the best thing for you do to is to go see your doctor.
Sciatic Nerve problems can cause all of your symptoms. I went through two years of Physical Therapy and had to learn how to lift weight not using my back but bending at the knees. It hit me @ 32. I was able to use 800 milligram Motrin (Ibuprofen) but have to admit that the massages worked wonders. When you go to bed at night try this-sit on the edge of your bed for about 5 minutes-read a book watch TV but make sure your feet are on the floor and your hump is on the mattress. Then fall back while keeping your self in the afore mentioned position. Now using only your abdominal muscles bring your legs to the mattress and roll from side to side. You should feel the tension release. Do not have sex without a pillow supporting your lower spine. And what ever you do make sure you stop using your lower back to accomplish the tasks.
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School of Hard Knocks
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