A related discussion,
leg pain was started.
The pain in my leg started out the same as Lynn's (Tue., March 28th,2000). It has now been a year and my condition has gotten worse. My orthopeodic doctor has me taking vioxx, which helps with the sharp shooting pain that happens now everyday and for long periods of time. The pain goes down to my ankle and has weakened my ankle significantly that I have to wear a brace. My orthopeodic doctor has taken MRI of my knee and ankle and has found nothing significant. My last MRI was of my lower back which also showed nothing different. I'm finally being referred to a neurologist.I'm getting very frustrated. What's your input on this?
Dear Lynn:
Just the description of pain, doesn't help to give you a diagnosis. Since it does not radiate, it may just be mechanical. I would see your family physician.
CCF Neuro MD
I have a sharp pain <does not radiate from anywhere> in the back of my knee. It started out as a "once in a while" thing but it is becoming more and more frequent. It doesn't last long just a matter of 10 to 15 seconds but the pain is extremely sharp and sudden. Any thoughts?
Dear Nick Carcione:
Your symptoms sound like you might have some irriatated nerve(s) in your back (radiation pain down your leg). I would see a neurologist and have him/her examine it to verify that it is your back. The pain when you bend your let doesn't sound like a back problem, it sounds more like a mechanical problem around the knee area, but without examining you I can't tell. I would see a neurologist, find out where the problems exists and then begin to figure out the best plan to relieve the back pain.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD