Weird feeling in the back of my right leg

[AceOfHearts]

For the past week my right leg has given me a weird feeling, almost a mix between a dull pain and my foot going numb. I only really notice it when i an sitting still, but it is quite uncomfortable and has been affecting my sleep.

Does anybody know what this might be? It is mainly around the back of my knee / calf?

[missdiane]

Sounds a bit like the feeling I had when I got sciatica, it was a dull pain in the leg and numb down one side of my shin and foot (foot numbness came back, shin still a bit numb)
I also had an aching back though

[AceOfHearts]

You are up early! I wasn't expecting a reply that quickly

Is there anything a doctor might be able to do about it, is it worth going or is there a simple vitamin suppliment or change in lifestyle i can do to help?

[missdiane]

I have no idea though my doctor did refer me for my back back...once I got the sciatica

I'm just saying that was the feeling I got when I had it, not sure what your feeling would be, however I started yoga class for bad backs, and it all eased up

[XJSJohn]

missdiane said:

Sounds a bit like the feeling I had when I got sciatica, it was a dull pain in the leg and numb down one side of my shin and foot (foot numbness came back, shin still a bit numb)
I also had an aching back though

Would agree sounds like Sciatica, but not too bad yet. A few sessions with a good physiotherapist will sort you out!

edit - assuming it is Sciatica and not some flesh eating parasite!!!

[JumboBeef]

Done any flying or other long distance travel recently? What age are you? Smoker? Fit?

[AceOfHearts]

I'm 23, 5ft11 and 12 stone. Do not do regular exercise anymore but would not consider myself unfit. No long distance travelling, but I did crash my motorbike last month (with no apparent injuries, just a bit sore so doubt that's related)

I do get a bit of trouble with the knee, where it would hurt when going up stairs or lifting but this only happens probably once a month, and has been going on for about a year.

[missdiane]

I fell down the stairs in the Feb with a bit of bruising, in April my bad back started for no apparent reason... I reckon these things can be delayed