Leg pain - what could it be?

[MakeTeaNotWar]

I'm 40, not overweight. I've been putting off a visit to the GP but for months now I've had a constant ache down my left leg. It starts in my hip and runs down my thigh and shin. Quite a dull pain but constant - and of course I immediately conclude it's bone cancer. Any ideas?

[Idratherhaveacupoftea]

Sounds more like sciatica.

[SpeckledyBanana]

I thought sciatica too. GP?

[MakeTeaNotWar]

Yes I'll make a gp appointment. I think sciatica goes down back of leg though and this is down the front

[makingyourmindup123]

I have sciatica and that sounds just like my leg pain

[iMatter]

Do you do a lot of exercise?

It might be that your IT band is tight and needs stretching/rolling.

[loveyoutothemoon]

You can sciatica down the front.

Also check for any hard areas. In case of clots.