Sciatica, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 2

Sciatica has reflexes? Sciatica: After receiving acupuncture treatment for the left leg and lower back, I noticed bruising on the left breast a few days later. Is this normal?

Left side of the body Doctor, my left shoulder and left hip area (I'm not sure if it's my lower back or hip) are very sore, to the point where I feel the need to stretch and move my limbs to relieve the soreness. I'm not sure if this is sciatica, but I understand t...

Spinal issues Hello, two years ago I injured my coccyx twice, but the pain only lasted for two or three days and then gradually improved. However, recently I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain from my coccyx down to my left leg while walking, which causes my leg to feel wea...

Surgical Issues Related to Sciatica Three months ago, I suddenly started experiencing pain at work, which requires lifting heavy objects. I went to Asia University Hospital for an MRI, and they told me that my fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and the fifth lumbar vertebra are co...

My father is 70 years old and experiences numbness in his right foot, but various tests have not revealed any underlying cause? Dear Doctor, My father is 70 years old and has been experiencing gradual numbness in his right foot for about two years (the left foot has not shown an...

Suspected sciatica? Since May of this year, I have been experiencing pain in my buttocks (spine area) after driving for about two hours. The pain occurs in an area that does not directly contact the seat, and it tends to lessen when I am not sitting. The episodes of pain have bee...

Herniated disc causing sciatica? In January of this year, I underwent an MRI at the hospital, which confirmed a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level compressing the nerve root, resulting in abnormal nerve conduction and causing sciatica. Yesterday, I returned for a doctor's eva...

Discomfort due to thigh compression? Hello Doctor: I experience discomfort in the back of my left thigh while sitting in a chair, but my right leg is fine. However, if I sit like a soldier, only using one-third of the chair (with only my buttocks on the chair and my thighs not in...

Sciatica Hello Doctor: I have had poor posture and a tendency to slouch since childhood. Due to the heavy academic pressure in junior high and high school, I often had to sit for long periods, and my poor sitting posture has gradually led to pain in both sides of my buttocks, whi...

Numbness in the legs after a cesarean section? Hello: I had a cesarean section on July 23, but since the surgery, I have been experiencing numbness in my left thigh and severe pain at night. It has been almost two months, and I still feel numbness. What should I do about this? Th...

Head injury Experiencing tingling in both feet and occasional tightness in the back can be attributed to several factors. Possible causes include nerve compression, poor circulation, or musculoskeletal issues. Conditions such as sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, or even anxiety ca...

I would like to inquire about issues related to herniated discs and leg weakness? A few years ago, I experienced back numbness and went to a large hospital where I was diagnosed with a herniated disc. The doctor advised me to be cautious during daily activities and to undergo reh...

Pain on the left side of the buttocks could be a sign of sciatica? Hello, doctor: Due to jumping and running activities without warming up beforehand, I felt pain on the left side of my buttocks after jumping, and the pain is quite noticeable when walking. I have also previously ...

Herniated disc Hello Dr. Lai: My current symptoms include left lower back pain, weakness in my left leg, and weakness in my toes, which sometimes feel numb. Since I am abroad, the doctors here have recommended physical therapy. I have been undergoing physical therapy for three mo...

Sciatica Hello Doctor, my main symptoms are soreness in the right side of my hip and thigh, with noticeable pain in my buttocks after prolonged sitting. I have undergone electromyography, which indicated pressure on the right L5 and S1 nerves, but my MRI results were normal. I ha...

Pain in the lower back, around the lumbar region? Hello, doctor. My symptoms originally included pain in the right lower back, which has gradually radiated down to my thigh. I have a slight pelvic tilt causing a leg length discrepancy. Is there any way to relieve this? It is curr...

Strange sourness and numbness? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you something. Since my first year of college, I have occasionally experienced a discomfort that starts from my lower back, radiating down to my buttocks, and then to the back of my thighs and calves. It feels some...

Herniated disc with left buttock pain? Hello, Doctor. I have a herniated disc, and due to prolonged sitting and standing, my left calf becomes numb and my left hip feels very uncomfortable. After walking for less than ten minutes, the pain in my left hip becomes so intense that I...

Sciatica? Piriformis syndrome? Hello Doctor, during this time, I have been experiencing tightness and pain in my right leg, extending from the inner thigh down to the back of the calf. The discomfort is particularly noticeable when bending and straightening my leg. I have consult...

The area around the incision from my previous lumbar spine surgery is painful again? Hello Doctor, I had surgery in June 2011 at a hospital in the northern region, where they implanted a cage and screws at the L5-S1 intervertebral disc. Although I often experience soreness, for t...