leg pain

[deb727]

i have severe pain
in my left leg, i didnt sustain any injury to it, Im not able to walk over 50 feet without the pain being so severe,as long as Im at rest there isnt any pain, Im unable to get up off the floor without help I limp all the time and I cant climb stairs without left foot first and down the stairs right foot first and only one stair at a time, It has caused me to fall alot Im 58 Years old

[Tuckamore]

Hi Deb,

Welcome to the Pain Management Forum. I am so very sorry you are having such extreme pain and symptoms. My heart goes out to you!!

Leg pain is a symptom .... not a diagnosis. Have they determined the reason you have this pain? It sounds like sciatica... which again is not a diagnosis it is a symptom.

Sciatica can be caused from a multitude of problems from spinal structure issues to Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. What is your diagnosis?

There are treatments available for most every condition so please persue them. I hope you'll share more with us as I will look forward to hearing from you.

Best of Luck,
~Tuck

[kjoy85]

You should get it checked for arthritis, tendinitis, and stress fractures. I have tendinitis in both of my feet. It really acts up if I do any significant walking and then it hurts to try to wiggle my toes. My only hope for relief is PT. I can't take NSAIDS for any sustained length of time due to kidney issues.
Make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible. He will probably order x-rays and possibly an MRI. Alternating heat and ice can help with pain and swelling by helping restore proper blood flow which will remove an toxins that have built up in that area. At least that is what my doctor told me about my feet and ankles.
Best of luck and let us know what the doctor says.