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Q: Aching Buttocks And Weary Legs
asked by: stayhappy on August 2nd, 2007
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Hi, I wonder if anyone could help me. Iv been to two doctors who shake their heads and say they are baffled when I tell them my symptoms. The last doctor has booked me in for a brain and back scan. I started with this one year ago, but in the last 6 weeks Iv been having these episodes about once a week. I am feeling fine, then suddenly I get a tingling in my buttocks,feeling as though my bottom is on fire, followed quickly by an ache in both buttocks, which spreads to both my legs. My legs feel weak and like jelly. Iv tried walking it off, but the pain in my bottom just wont go, until I sit down, then I usually feel fine again after about 5 minutes. I have had lower back pain for a long time, but it isnt unbearable, just a nuisance. I dont feel backache though when I get the pain in my bottom and legs. This feeling only comes on when I am walking or standing, it hasnt happened when Iv been sitting or lying down. I had a slipped disc years ago when I was in my 20's and Im now aged 53, and other than this, I feel healthy. Thanks for reading this. Smile
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comalhk414
replied on August 4th, 2007
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I have that feeling often and according to my doc it is related to the compressed discs and nerves that come out of the face of the discs at L4, L5, L5S1. It aches bad but doesnt hurt much, but the ache is enough to make me want to cut off the lower half of my body and throw it out the window. I also have the accompaning numbness and tingling in my lower left leg.
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stayhappy
replied on August 5th, 2007
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Aching Buttocks And Weary Legs
Smile Thank you very much for answering Comalhk, I appreciate it, and Ill sleep more soundly tonight knowing Im not the only person to experience these feelings. Im going to see another doctor tomorrow and I shall mention that it may be a compressed disc. Im sorry you have the same, and I wish you well. Youve been very helpful, thank you again.
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