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I have pain in lower back and down the back of my legs to the knee? could this neuropathy?

 

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Hello,

The symptoms that you describe are not due to neuropathy. They are probably due to a compressed disc in your spine that is causing the nerve to be irritated and radiating down your buttocks into your legs. This is frequently referred to as "sciatic" pain.

A chiropractor may be of help in relieving this pressure on your disc. Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory may help as well.

 



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