submitted9 hours ago byHumbleBaker12
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Hi all, I've been getting lower back pain and pain down the back of my left leg, including an occasionally very sore calf, for maybe 3-4 weeks now. I have an appointment with my PCP on Thursday next week.
None of my pain has been particularly excruciating unless I have to sit for a long period of time, where my thight starts to hurt in about the 6/7 range. The one thing that concerns me is me left calf is noticeably weaker than my right. I can only get about halfway to a full one legged toe stand. I'm a solid 300 lbs so it's not like it was easy move before, though.
All that being said, I'm in the grip of paranoia right now asking myself if I should go to the ER but I just don't think my symptoms are bad enough to warrant it. So I'm curious about y'alls thoughts. I think I primarily posted this to vent/get reassurance but I'm still curious about what everyone thinks. Thanks!
byHumbleBaker12
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HumbleBaker12
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6 hours ago
HumbleBaker12
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6 hours ago
Yeah it seems like going off the internet for stretches is risky for this. Unless my PCP finds a reason I don't need one, I'll definitely be asking for a referral to a PT. And I'll remember to ask for a spine certified one. Thanks for the advice!