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Calf pain from a week
Hello Dr.,
I have calf pain and pain increases with walk. I consulted Dr and he prescribed muscle relaxant. Also I did my d vitamin report done and got the deficiency with 10.5 ng/ml and dr prescribed weekly one shot for that.
Now it's 4th day after taking muscle relaxant but no improvement in pain. I cannot walk after 5 mins. Dr said it is due to lower back but I do not have back pain. Could you please advise how much time it will take to get the pain resolved.
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You can get examined by orthopaedics. specialist.
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avoid self medications.
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If ur pain increases on walking and decreases on taking rest, that is arterial claudication, if it's neuropathic pain, that will be consistent.Also u didn't mention that wheather u r having pain on both of ur legs or one side. So better do arterial and venous Doppler of both lower limbs. If possible try to consult. Are you taking medications for any other diseases? Especially for menstrual issues or thyroid?
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Detailed history is needed.
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Continue Vit.D
Continue medicines for 10 days
Start exercises once pain reduces
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7-10 day
Start calf stretching exercise
Plenty of water
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Rest the leg for a few days.
Avoid running, gym, stair climbing, or stretching aggressively
Apply ice for 15–20 minutes, 4–5 times/day
Keep the leg elevated when resting
Gentle calf stretching only if it does not worsen pain
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Take Vitamin D shots
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Neurotropic pain medications might help u.
Better get evaluated again until the cause of problem is not known difficult to treat
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