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Lower right side back pain & right leg numbeness
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Lower right side back pain & right leg numbeness

by XCUZME, Mar 16, 2009 06:37AM
I have pain on the lower left back side that causing numbness to my right leg everytime I walk a short distance or standing for long time.  I had an MRI and X-tray on my back, neck but found nothing according to doctors. also refered to Pain management and chiropractor but still bothers me and can't walk due to leg numbness and tingling pain. What Doctor I need to see.
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by Nassim Abi Chahine, MD, Mar 18, 2009 01:41PM
Do first a Flexion and Extension X-ray; if no Listhesis continue your relax treatment with the physiotherapist.
If Listhesis of the vertebra exist, so go to the nearest neurosurgeon (or spinal surgeon)
Dr Nassim
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