In most Spanish speaking countries, this is just a slang term for âinsect.â In Puerto Rico, on the other hand, it means âdick.â You can imagine the giggles that follow someone saying âme pican los bichosâ (The bugs/dicks are biting me) in Puerto Rico.
The interesting location of the sciatic nerve is why it is responsible for some of the most excruciating and debilitating pain. Even in non serious cases, the big nerve can cause stabbing pain in the lower back, hips, legs and even feet and ankles.
However, some causes of leg pain may be life threatening such a blood clot in the legs. Seek medical attention if you have: 1  Chest pain or shortness of breath with leg pain. 2  Diabetes. 3  If you are pregnant. 4  Leg pain that does not go away. 5  Legs that are red, hot, or swollen.owever, some causes of leg pain may be life threatening such a blood clot in the legs. Seek medical attention if you have: 1  Chest pain or shortness of breath with leg pain. 2  Diabetes. 3  If you are pregnant. 4  Leg pain that does not go away. 5  Legs that are red, hot, or swollen.