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leg pain
Periodically I have a pain down the front of my right leg. It starts as a sort of burning sensation in the groin, then an ache progresses to my thigh, giving a sense that you cant move the thigh muscle, say to pick up your leg. A few hours later, the ache will progress down to the outer calf area. After maybe 2 or 3 days the pain disappeares altogether leaving no after effects. I've tryed pain killers, sometimes the work, sometimes not. Anyone any ideas ?
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Sitting dosn't alleviate it, I usually have to stretch it out straight to get it anywhere near comfortable, it's the same in bed, I have to lie on my stomach and keep the leg straight. (I really don't fancy the doctor poking about my groin area). There is no obvious swelling, and no redness. I don't seem to have any back pain, would I if it were sciatica?
In my experience back & hip problems can cause pain all over the place, including your legs. Your doctor might not do much poking at all but, as in my case, send you for an x-ray. Even if he does it will only be for a few seconds & it has to be worth it for the sake of peace of mind.
Please try not to worry, get it checked out.