Hi, my right leg has suddenly become hard to stand on only in certain positions can walk down hill or fast or climb it is a sharp horrible pain from my hip to my CalevCalev and ankle what does this mean

Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

You may have unknowingly fractured something in your leg or you may have some sort of nerve damage. If the pain feels like a shooting pain, you may have sciatica. Sciatica is irritation of the sciatic nerve that passes down the back of each thigh.

The sciatic nerve arises from the lower spine on either side and travels deep in the pelvis to the lower buttocks. From there, it passes along the back of each upper leg and divides at the knee into branches that go to the feet.

Sciatica typically causes pain that shoots down the back of one thigh or buttock. Sciatica pain is often burning, tingling, or numbness on one side of the leg. Pain may also be present on one side of the buttocks that worsens when seated for a long time

You will need an examination to know more especially since you're pain is severe. I hope you feel better soon.Best,
Susan