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Lizzy
Carson's Mama
Member since 2/08 2430 total posts
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Elisabeth
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Shooting pain in left leg??
Everytime I stand up I get a strong shooting pain up and down my leg (the left one). After I walk for a few seconds, it goes away but those first few seconds are WHOA!! 
What is this and how can I make it go away?
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Posted 8/12/08 4:44 PM  |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
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Veronica
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
right there with ya sista
Freaking painful as all hell
walking or sitting doesnt really make a difference.
I can even get it sitting now..
No cure... doc just told me to put a heat pad on it and stay off my feet if possible.
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| Posted 8/12/08 4:48 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
Member since 11/05 13118 total posts
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B
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
It sounds like sciatica. If you find a cure, let me know. 
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| Posted 8/12/08 4:52 PM |
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
It is probably sciatica. I had this early in my pregnancy and my OB told me to start taking calcium supplements. I did and the pain went away.
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| Posted 8/12/08 4:54 PM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
Member since 9/06 9947 total posts
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Anne
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
Welcome to the world of sciatica. I almost fell a couple of times because of it 
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| Posted 8/12/08 5:57 PM |
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mommy-of-2-angels
It's all about Sophia
Member since 9/07 1731 total posts
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Laurie
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
welcome to the club I find that walking it off works I have a herniatic disc and sciatica so the more I walk the better
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| Posted 8/13/08 6:24 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
yes, sounds like sciatica. I get it from time to time too.
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| Posted 8/13/08 7:54 AM |
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Lichi
what what!?
Member since 5/05 4206 total posts
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Lissette
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Re: Shooting pain in left leg??
Ugh... unfortunately, it's one of the worst pregnancy symptoms (along with leg cramps in the middile of the night!).
It sounds like the sciatica to me, too. I started experiencing this very early on, and I consulted with a physical therapist about this, and she suggested to stretch the area whenever possible, and it's helped keep them "away". 2 stretches:
*Lie flat on your back, and lift your knees to your chest, then rotate them from your left side to the right
(I ran with this, and actually slept in this fetal-like position, and it pretty much went away in a few days)
*Laying down on your back, with a few pillow underneath your waist, spread your arms at your sides, and push them towards the floor, so that your back is arched, and you feel a stretch.
Hope this helps!
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| Posted 8/13/08 10:17 AM |
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