Shooting pain

[pompeyfaith]

Greetings

I have this shooting pain for 3 days now that starts from my right stroke side butt and shoots down to the back of knee

I know I will need to go to GP but does anyone have any pointers as to what it could be as it is quite painful.

Thanks

[MrsD]

Re: Shooting pain

sorry to say sounds like sciatica, had it, it's horrible and you need some painkillers, it can go the whole way down to your foot.

mine left me with one of my legs numb above the knee

[Tuttsi]

Re: Shooting pain

Pain Killers and a nice massage might shift it. I had sciatica once went for a Thai massage it did the trick.
But always check with your GP first

[Undercover Elsa]

Re: Shooting pain

I agree, you need anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen Pompey. Your GP will probably prescribe a stronger one. Could be caused by a slipped disc (maybe because your muscles are weaker on that side) or inflammation.
Hope you feel better soon hun xx

[odetter]

Re: Shooting pain

I agree, you need anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen Pompey. Your GP will probably prescribe a stronger one. Could be caused by a slipped disc (maybe because your muscles are weaker on that side) or inflammation.
Hope you feel better soon hun xx

Agree, take anti inflammatories.
Analgesics won't work.
Doc will prescribe something stronger like diclofenac.
You can buy the diclofenac gel over the counter.

[Inca]

Re: Shooting pain

Had that when pregnant,,baby was lying on the sciatic nerve. It's bloody awful.
Best off seeing GP cos normal over the counter remedies are 'weak'...plus you need to be careful that any medications you are already on won't clash with any you might buy.
There are some excellent prescription only meds for nerve problems,

I hope it clears up soon cos as I said,,it's bloody horrible

[cymruambyth]

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Are you on any blood pressure medicine? Some inter react with ibuprofen, so check.

[The Tech Clerk]

Re: Shooting pain

Has been known to happen as in my case of a aggravated muscle, I have to have an injection soon as it has not gone , but in my case after new hip op

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Shooting pain

I agree, you need anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen Pompey. Your GP will probably prescribe a stronger one. Could be caused by a slipped disc (maybe because your muscles are weaker on that side) or inflammation.
Hope you feel better soon hun xx

Forgot to mention I do get lower back pain aswell as a curvature in my spine due to the lopsided way I walk so could all be interconnected

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Shooting pain

Are you on any blood pressure medicine? Some inter react with ibuprofen, so check.

Yes I take Ramipril among others for hypertension

[Undercover Elsa]

Re: Shooting pain

Yeah any imbalance causes stress points. Good point about the BP meds..make sure your Dr takes that into account. Anti inflammatories can elevate BP too with long term use, but hopefully this will be short term.