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You know that initial feeling you get when you hit your elbow and it hurts and everyone says you hit your "funny bone?"
Well, I've been having a similar sensation in my right leg. It's sporadic -- not constant. I can be sitting and get up to walk, or I'll be walking and then all of a sudden the "funny bone" sensation hits. It's intense and I have to stop walking. Sometimes it goes away immediately and I can resume walking. On other occasions, when I stop walking and resume walking, it will last for 3-4 steps. I try to grab onto something so I won't fall. I have not been successful in pinpointing the exact spot of where the initial pain starts but it seems to be in the upper portion of the thigh. Any idea of what this could be and a field of specialty to seek treatment.
It sounds as if you are having irritation of one of the branches of the sciatic nerve. Sciatic pain can vary from "funny bone" feeling to burning to ache. If you do not have a chiropractor, you may want to find one. X-rays would be a must. These can assist in determining if you have subluxation (misalignment( or disc issues.
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| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 8 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | I was very pleased with the timeliness; politeness, and clarity of response. However, since I do not have confirmation of what is causing this pain - although your response gives me a beginning of where to start, it is hard to rate knowledgeability. It sounds plausible since I have a 48 degree curvature of the spine - but, as a 17-yr. post kidney transplant patient, and being on steroids for that many years, my bones are fragile. It has been recommended that I not see a chiropractor since I would be at risk by them for possible injury, i.e., bone fracture or break. | ||
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Dr. Paul Newhart
Expertise
All aspects of chiropractic and chiropractic care. Sports injuries and rehabilitation. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive stress disorders treatment certified. Low level laser, rehabilitation, Chiropractic education.
Experience
Over 14 Years in chiropractic. Over 10 years with a focus on rehabilitation and sports injuries
Organizations
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic. Post graduate training in Carpal tunnel treatment, soft tissue treaatment, sports injuries, rehabilitation
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