What is it when you have a sharp pain going down your left side of your butt down to the bottom of your thigh?

Question

Its been hurting me for about 4 weeks..what could it be??

Answer 1

looks like sciactic nerve problem consult a doctor immediately.

Answer 2

You might have suffered a back injury? You could go toyour family GP to make sure it is nothing sinister then get a massage therapist to work on your back. Sometimes can also be referred pain from somewhere else. Always best to get a medical profressional to check it out.

LIttle boy swallowed a billiard ball so the doctor told him to wait at the end of the cue. :-)

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I agree with Kathy! I let mine go too long and had to have surgery. I still have numbness after 5 years. The sooner they diagnose it; the better your outcome. Luck to you. If it started at work, file for workmans comp. ASAP !!!

Answer 5

Sciatica. Get an adjustment from the chiropractor.

Answer 6

sciatica or you've gotten a slipped disk in your back. You need to see a Dr and get some x-rays and meds...

Answer 7

Sciatica? go to the doctor asap.

Answer 8

If it is a constant pain, then you could have sprained your butt/thigh.

Answer 9

sciatic nerve is pinched somewhere in your spine.......Try doing some stretches forward and applying heat sometimes helps......Motrin helps ..but you should really have a doc check it out... sometimes they can send you to therapy and you can work it out....or sometimes you get epidural shots into your spine .....that hurts but helps too..................I'm doing acupuncture right now.......It helps....some.............

Answer 10

go to the doctor asap!