severe front thigh pain

[kimberdalez]

I have severe front thigh pain.  I know back problems can cause sciatica but what about front thigh pain?  I have several disk protrusions and extrusions the largest at the l5-s1 reducing the thecal sac by 50% and do have sciatica pain but its always accompanied by the front of the thigh and it is often worse then the back.  Any help would be great

[kimberdalez]

Thanks for responding,  I see a surgeon on Feb 2nd so Hopefully he will answer some more questions I have.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you very much for your question; although it is quite hard for me to give you a precise opinion here without being able to examine you, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern.

In slipped disc or disc prolapse conditions symptoms may originate due to nerve root pressure, pressure on the spinal cord and pressure on the tail bone. Common symptoms could be paralysis of muscles, pain radiating to the legs/thigh, numbness, tingling, or weakness. Warning symptoms can include loss of control of the bladder function, paralysis & spasticity of both the legs. If you suffer continuous weakness and notice reduced strength of muscle bulk in your leg, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away. Further referral to a physiotherapist for spinal exercises could be beneficial and may produce relief of symptoms. Hope this helps. Take Care & Stay Healthy!!!

[ggreg]

Yes, low back problems can cause pain in the front of the thigh.  I know, becuz I have that.  My lumbar spine is goofed up, and it hurts in my low back, buttocks, and the front of my thighs, and in my lower extremities below the knee.  The nerves to the legs come out of the lumbar spine, and they go every whichway, and while sciatica goes down the back of the leg (I think that's right), you can have pain in the front, too, from a bad lower back.