I get shooting pains up the back of my thigh daily.  What causes this?
395706
Pain down the leg is generally a pinched nerve in the back. As one ages the openings that once were large become constricted. It may also be a warning sign of something else going on in your back or hips.\nNerve pain is generally burning, biting, electrical in nature...it can rock you for a few minutes or last longer.\nTry laying flat and stretching..\nAge and or injury may add to you pain. See a doctor.
844864
How long have you had that job?  If you just started working in those conditions then your back may be having trouble adjusting to it.  If you have worked in that environment for a long time then it could be messing up your spine slowly and painfully.  \n\nThe cause of your pain could be other things as well.  It could be gas trapped up behind your ribs.  That's always very painfull.  Or it could be the linings of your lungs (I forget the name) getting dry and rubbing against each other causing sharp pain.  Or it could be heart trouble!  Whatever it is you should see a doctor about it, especially if it keeps hurting.\n\nYou should probably buy a new office chair that will support your back better.\n\nP.S. Remember, always consult a doctor if you feel the need regardless of advice given on this site.
469761
Ouch!  Keep an eye on it.  Take note of any pain that shoots down your leg or your back.\nIf it keeps up, see the doctor.
947000
Did you get one of those back pain anesthetics? Those could be the cause.\n\nBut a pinched nerve in the back would be a different explanation. I would go see a doc, get referred to a specialist. Then they can give you an xray and MRI to determine if there is anything wrong. They will give you pain medication and probably refer you to a physical therapist. They will show you how to probably sit up, do exercises to strengthen that area of the back, etc.
710889
sometimes i have the same problem, but it happens in both legs, what you have to do is keep you legs relaxed and DONT stretch because that can bring it on, when you do get it try keeping your legs in the same position, it will eventually go away, but if you move you legs the pain will get worse.
524300
Could be many things. How low are we speaking? It could be kidneys, gall bladder, pulled muscles, or back pain. Did you do anything to cause the pain, perhaps an injury? If it comes on suddenly and is sharp, I'd go see a doc about it.  Good luck.
352868
Speaking from experience...it sounds like its ur equilibrium...it could have an infection...u might wanna see a doctor to get it treated...the doctor will probably just give u medicine for the pain and an antibiotic...hope u feel better:)
807897
You really should talk to your doctor... it could be something as simple as your matress causing you back related issues... or it could be something as serious as a circulartory issue (blood flow) which could be signs of many many things..... diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood pressure .... etc etc etc.\n\nDon't panic... but talk to your doc!
658960
It depends on the pain, upper or lower back?  It could be because your work entails physical labor and you are lifting things all day, or it could be something as simple as needing to stretch daily to ease the tension.
685656
it is a pain in your lower back that's a little bit sharper than a regular muscle ache- almost like a burning.  it will also feel like it's deeper in your body than a muscle ache (obviously).  the symptom is the pain.  drink lots of water and fruit juice (expecially cranberry) until you can seea doctor.
701292
Sounds like nerve damage.  Do you have diabetes?  Get checked for diabetes or you may have "restless leg syndrome"\n\nhttp://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/neuropathies/\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/restless_legs/detail_restless_legs.htm
1180027
It sounds like a problem with your sciatic nerve.
200841
Burning pain is almost always neurological. Do you have diabetes? If yes, it could be neuropathy. Does you left foot hurt worse than your right? You could have two separate things going on, that are unrelated. The hip and leg pain could be arthritis, sciatica, low back nerve impingement, or any number of problems. See another doctor. If the ones you have seen have not given you any kind of diagnosis, then keep looking until you find you who will get to the bottom of your problem, or if you really trust one of the doctors you have already seen, then go back to him. Tell the doctor what's going on and that you want tests to find out what's causing this problem, and if he can do the tests, you want a referral to a specialist. Good luck.
1166592
Please see a doctor, it sort of sounds like sciatica but you need to have a professional examine you and make a diagnosis.
890974
You might have a pinched nerve in your hip or back or something. Try doing some stretching exercises or see a phisio to crack your back back into place.
946936
It may be a sign of nerve damage.  See your doctor.
1024526
Try checking out spine-health.com. I've had sciatica which is when the sciatic nerve is pinched or impinged upon sometimes by normal wear and tear and sometimes by a strain/slight injury (even without realizing it). It can also be caused by a disc problem. The pain is real and it usually effects the upper thigh and sometimes the hip and can radiate downwards. I use ice and Motrin. Of course your mom should check with her doc to make sure she can take an anti-inflammatory if indeed that is what it ends up being. That spine-health.com has a list of issues dealing with bulging discs, herniated discs etc. The bulging disc can range from mild to severe but there are treatments available that are successful. Also there is a ligament (can't remember the name of it at the moment) that runs outside and just below the hip through the outside of the buttock to the thigh that even if just strained can cause much pain. It's good she's getting an MRI to determine whether it's actually disc involvement or muscular in nature. I'm not a doctor, just played a lot of sports so have a bit of experience with some of these. Good Luck.