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    Eittod Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 14, 2011, 07:47 AM
    Lower back, groin... down through leg pain (right)
    I have been having pain (moderate) in right groin area that radiates down through my leg to about my knee. I sometimes feel a pain in right lower back but that doesn't last. The pain in my leg is more a nuisance and annoying pain rather than anything severe. It has been increasing getting more persistent and lasting almost all day. Lying down does not relieve the pain. I have a difficult time lying on my right side as my hip also hurts. I did not drive anywhere or change anything in my routine. I am not working right now. It almost feels like a pulled muscle, but not. I know that doesn't make much sense but I don't know how else to describe it. I would like to know how to relieve this pain if I could. I have no medical insurance and was wondering if anyone could help with how to relieve the pain. On a scale from 1-10 it's probably most often a 3-4 but occasionally ges to a 5 or 6 in "spasms." Thank you for any advice anyone can give me.
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    Feb 14, 2011, 01:36 PM

    Are you pregnant?

    This sounds very like sciatica (google it and see if it rings bells), a pain which starts in the lower back and radiates down one or both legs. It can be very painful or just annoying.

    Heat and ice can help, so can gentle stretching, especially hamstring, and walking. Also NSAIDs, but be careful to keep to the proper dose.

    The good news is that bed rest doesn't seem to be any more effective than just being sensible, and it usually goes away on its own. Eventually.
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    Feb 15, 2011, 01:32 PM

    Sounds like sciatica. Chiropractor visits (2 or 3) will greatly alleviate the pain. My mom had horrible pain which made her bed ridden for 6 months. Then we saw a chiro and in about 5 sessions her pain went away completely and she was able to go for long walks.

    Neither medicine nor bed rest can cure sciatica.

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