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Q: Lost the Muscle Left Buttock Part,and Pain Left Part of Body

asked by: Balakrishna on August 2nd, 2007

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This is Krishna , i posting this message from india.
12 years back while doing exercises suddenly pain started left sholder part, that time some swelling was appeared left chest part also. after two months i got some swelling left hand fingers also. year by year this pain was spresded from left sholder to left hip( Beside spinal card left side), left leg and left foot also. During this twelve years period i met many doctors like orthopedic and neorologists. last two months onwards iam getting Sivire pain from left shoulder to left hip and left buttocks and complete left leg and foot and also this part lot of pain, burnig , numbness and tingling is there.very difficult to sit more time in office. i lost the lot of muscle left buttock and thigh part. Compare to right buttock part and thigh lot pf difference is there in left buttock and thigh part. why this muscle was lost. please give some valuable suggestions , which doctor i am gonig to consult. just one week before i met one orthopedic doctor, i have taken MRI . that MRI report showing L4-5 disc mild bulge is there. Doctor told to me nothing i MRI,But iam getting Sivire pain and lost lot of muscle in left buttoc part. My pant also geeting lot of loose in left buttck part. Doctor not consider my words. please giveadvise why i lost the muscle, when iam sitting lot of burning in left buttock part.please understand my problem , how to cure this problem, which doctor i am going to meet. Actually what is problem in my body. please provide your valuable suggestions.This is very serious issue , i am suffering last 12 years. i am waiting for your replu. If you provide some suggestions,i am greatful to you entire life.i am 28 years old.

Any body face this type problem and any idea about this disease , how to cure this disease. which doctor i am going to meet and how to diognise this disease, please provide your valuable suggestions.
please give reply to me

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Regards
Krishna

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44nabc

replied on February 10th, 2008

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Lost the Muscle Left Buttock Part,and Pain Left Part of Body

Krishna, sorry to hear about your problems.
This could be schiatica due to a lumbar disc herniation. Another, less likely possibility would be to check your cervical spine using MRI or CT Scan to make sure nothing is compressing your spinal cord, as the cord compression in the servical spine might give you problems in the legs. This usually manifests itself in a more symmetrical way (appears on both legs). Try to do some internet search on your condition and go the doctors with more specific questions.

franktank

replied on July 9th, 2008

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pain and loss of muscle mass in buttock and legs

I too have exactly the same problem. I went numerous times to the doctor over the past 3 years, numerous x-rays, blood tests and cat scan and they could not find anything. They informed me it might be arthritis. (Funny at one time I thought it was all in my head). My pants have gotten loose in the legs and rear. It really hurts to sit and the pain is driving me crazy.

I lift weights and I had pain in my left shoulder as well and it lasted for about 6 months, I received a cortisone shot?? (steroid) which gave onlyy tempoprary relief, the pain is still there now and then but nowhere near as excruciating as when it it first started, it felt like some one stuck a knife in my shoulder. After that the pain in the left small of my spine (near buttock) started than gravitated toward left buttock and thigh. Than muscle started disappearing in both buttocks and legs, more significant on the left.

When I sit it feels like my bones is resting right against my skin. It is very uncomfortable and at times very very painful. In the beginning I did not associate the problem with my left shoulder to my buttocks and leg but yours started out the same way so there is definitely a connection. I am definitely in need of relief. I have only suffered though this for only 3 years vs your 12 so you definitely have my sympathy.

If any one out there has the same problem or knows of a cure please let us know.

Zak_han

replied on July 10th, 2008

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It sounds like what you're describing is neck problem (original problem) and lower back problem (secondary), which can become worse over time and lead to symptoms as you said.

"why this muscle was lost?" that is because you always avoid using left side muscle due to painful feeling.

From the information given I would say that you have suffered what is sometimes called a chronic soft tissue injuries to the lumber spine.

Given the severity of your pain and the functional limitations it's now placing on you, it probably is time to consult with a reputable physician. Diagnosis which requires meticulous history-taking and examination technique so unfortunately, I am unable to offer you any definitive answers on this forum.

Best wish to you

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