Leg Pain

[john1066]

I travel a lot by bus but recently after about 20 minutes I get a pain down my left leg but never in the right one. As soon as I stand up it completely disappears. What do you think is the cause? x

[Sqad]

So it is a pain that only comes when you are on the bus for 20 mins and goes when you get off the bus. it doesn't happen any other time.
By your "left leg" you mean, the whole length of your leg, the upper part or just the lower part. The front of the leg or the back of the leg.

Doesn't sound a big deal to me and if you are thinking of a venous blood clot........very, very, unlikely.

[john1066]

Hi Sqad. The pain i get is more like an ache and it occurs on the back of my leg from ankle to thigh.Could it be a trapped nerve do you think? Thankyou...

[woofgang]

It sounds like a poor fit between you and the bus seat putting pressure in the bend of your knee.

[hc4361]

Have you tried sitting on the other side of the bus, or in the middle of the back seat where you can stretch your legs out?

[Sqad]

Thank you for the additional information and i must presume that you get this pain at other times when sitting.

.\\\\Could it be a trapped nerve do you think? \\\

I think that your suggestion is spot on......the nerve emanating from the spine.

Monitor the pain with painkillers over the next few weeks and if it is getting worse, then dee your GP as an MRI of your spine would be helpful.

[janbee]

I get sciatica down my left leg .Could this be what your ailment is too John ? It's Bl***y painful I can tell you. Good luck and I hope all works out ok for you. Listen to Dr Sqad. He knows what he's talking about !

[john1066]

Thanks guys..There's a lot of good advice in your answers. Sqad is very informative...Thank you...