Pain in my buttock

[black orchid]

Hi i have had a pain in my right Buttock since last Thursday , It started as a niggling back pain but within a few hours i was in agony , I also have like a pulling pain sometimes in calf on the same side , The pain is so uncomfortable im limping and finding it really painful to walk about , Has anyone any idea what it can be and what i can do to help myself , Thank you in advance

[yogasun]

Quite possibly the problem will be with your back. This is classic sciatic nerve pressure problems. The pain area experienced will depend on the branch of the sciatic nerve affected. Do you remember lifting/twisting awkwardly on that day? It could be a slightly bulging disc. Sometimes this rights itself but does occasionally need intervention.
Have you seen your GP?

[black orchid]

thanks Yogasun , I have been doing a lot of walking and exercising the last six weeks , I forgot to say i also have a bruise on the base of my spine ( no idea how i did it ) no i haven't seen a dr it takes at least a week to get a appointment in my surgery then its a waste of time , Every thing is a virus with my Gp's

[yogasun]

We must be fortunate here as you can see your GP on the same day. I know what you mean about saying it's a virus but there's no way he/she can say that about this.

It may gradually ease on its own, if it doesn't you will need to see someone. Have you got a McTimoney chiropractor in your area? Their approach is more gentle. If it doesn't get better you may need an X ray or MRI scan.
Sciatica is a funny thing, it can disappear and then flare up when the nerve is irritated. Good luck.

[hollie1586]

could it possibly be Sciatica?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00 516/DSECTION=1

take a look at the link!!