Hip pain/lower leg numbness

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So I've had pain in my right hip which seems to be interconnected with numbness in the lower right leg. This only happens while running. It's been going on for a few months. I decided to push through it initially. Then I went on vacation for a week and was super lazy and didn't get back to working out for a full week after that. So I had 2 full weeks of rest. Went back to the gym, pain still there. And worse. I have an appointment to see the doctor in a week, but curious if anyone has an idea what this could be? Any solutions? Waiting a week is killing me!!

Thanks in advance for any help, my lovelies.

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  • KandiLicious
    KandiLicious Posts: 210 Member
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    Sounds like either a pinched nerve or could be sciatic nerve pain. Hope the doc can figure out for you so you have pain free running.
  • marybecker
    marybecker Posts: 8 Member
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    my suggestion is to try yoga. the stretching really helps!
  • karaklj
    karaklj Posts: 26
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    I hope you get answers soon too I got some disc that act up so I do elliptical more now no -impact I did see a doc and do have a pinched nerve.

    I like the yoga suggestion I will look into that myself thanks for sharing Hope you have more comfortable workouts soon.
  • knovak77
    knovak77 Posts: 3
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    Try getting an appointment with a physical therapist who has experience with sports medicine. It sounds similar to a problem I have with my SI joint sliding out of place. One of the things that helps me is to lay on my back with a tennis ball (sometimes 2) under me. Initially it hurts but eventually the muscles relax and the pain goes away.
  • kimberlyAjohnson
    kimberlyAjohnson Posts: 136 Member
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    I have degenerative disk disease in my lower back and have numbness in my hips/legs because of it. I'm not saying that's what you have, but it's probably a good thing you're getting checked out. If nothing else, there's a very good chance it could be sciatic nerve pain that was mentioned aleady.
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
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    Any kind of pins and needles numbness that lasts that long will probably earn you an MRI and possible visit to a neurologist (if your GP is any good that is). Could be nothing, but it's always good to have a neuro look you over when stuff like this is going on.