Hello Dddmontg,

Welcome to this forum and the super people who post here and try to help each other.

I'm not a doctor, however, from what you describe it sounds like it could be due to nerves or muscles in your leg. Have you stressed that leg (or your back) recently?

I would definitely suggest that you see your PCP doctor initially to get his/her thoughts. If no success there, then I would suggest that you seek the advice of a well respected neurologist.

And yes, it could be back related. Until I started to get a bit "educated" from my spinal surgeon and people here, I had no idea how many nerves branched off of the spinal cord and went down into the legs. Of course it makes sense, I just had not thought of it before.

Stay in touch and do let us know how things go for you.

RichT

Thank you for that reply. I have had back issues, mostly in the past. I never had had any real problems with my back until one day last year I bent over to tie my sneakers before heading out for a walk. It went out and it was like something I'd never experienced before. It did it again less than a week later and landed me in the emergency room. I am careful now, but not so, so much and it hasn't happened again. My back gets sore if I do too much. I've never really had any major problems though, just this acute back strain they call it. the leg aches though do bother me lately and it is not like muscle ache like working too hard. I have mentioned odd extremity pain last time I was in the doctor's office and he ordered blood work; everything came back fine. Didn't seem real concerned. Most things I tend to attribute to aging (almost 45...which isn't old) and just live with it, but I am just curious as I tend to listen to my body. Thanks again.

Hello Dddmontg,

Okay, good the blood tests came back fine, BUT that is NOT were your doctor should have stopped. Sorry to rant, but I get very disturbed with the incompetence of doctors and their total lack of concern. Enough!!

You did confirm my suspicion about a back problem. Thanks for sharing.

Okay, forward for you - Seek out the very best neurologist/spinal surgeon that you can find in your area. Talk to people you know and find out which spine specialist (with an MD degree) they thought highly of, and those they did not like. Call your local hospitals and twist their arm to give you the names of the best spine specialists who do spinal surgery. Ask them who they would have operate on thier back. (I'm not saying you need surgery, you just want the very best doctor). If you live in an area that has a professional sports team call up their office and find out which neurologist/spinal surgeon they use for their players.

Make an appointment to see the doctor that is at the top of your list. Then select the 2nd doctor on your list and call him/her for an appointment. It is always a good idea to have at least one "second opinion".

When you see the first spine specialist tell him/her that you want to have x-rays and an MRI if they don't say anything about that themselves.

AMEN, you are right on!!! Do listen to your body. Your body will tell you when something isn't right. Sometimes the hard part is finding a doctor who will listen and "hear" what you say. A doctor who is concerned and wants to help you.

Stay in touch. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

RichT

It runs from your lumbar spine to your foot and when its pinched you will experience what you are feeling now. stretch your hamstrings and buttocks.

Jedd