I had my yearly MRI in Sept and it showed no changes from previous ones. I've been pretty healthy and mobile; then on Friday night I noticed that I have a fairly deep burning ache in my left calf that sometimes climbs up into my thigh. Sleeping was pretty difficult as I couldn't find a position that was comfortable.
During the day it was less severe when I was up on my feet, but sitting made it come back. There is a quarter size area in my left lower back and one exactly where I sit that are painful to touch. I've never had sciatica, but my husband said it sounds like exactly what he deals with (he's had it for years and I now know how horrible what he goes through is).
It's been 2 1/2 days now; was better yesterday and came roaring back last night. I'm at work, standing to type. My question: should I contact either my primary care doc or my neurologist (and which one?) for this or wait to see if it subsides? I'm not sure I'm up for another MRI or two (brain and leg?) because of the cost. I'm in a dilemma... Help me to break this down please!
During the day it was less severe when I was up on my feet, but sitting made it come back. There is a quarter size area in my left lower back and one exactly where I sit that are painful to touch. I've never had sciatica, but my husband said it sounds like exactly what he deals with (he's had it for years and I now know how horrible what he goes through is).
It's been 2 1/2 days now; was better yesterday and came roaring back last night. I'm at work, standing to type. My question: should I contact either my primary care doc or my neurologist (and which one?) for this or wait to see if it subsides? I'm not sure I'm up for another MRI or two (brain and leg?) because of the cost. I'm in a dilemma... Help me to break this down please!
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