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Hi there! My mother had a meniscus repair surgery last month but due to too much pain she is not able to move her leg much and got her calf and thigh muscle very weak. I have brought ADEL No - 27 for this problem on recommendation of some doctor but wanted to confirm weather it would be a great choice or not? And also she is feeling too much tiredn

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Hi dear homoeopathic constitutional medicines will give her best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier servi ... Read More

I have calf pain every morning, only on my left side. Which I had ACL surgery on 2 weeks back. It hurts to stand on so I stretch it out, but the pain lasts all day.

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Stretch Calves Hams Stretching. Sports Taping. Hot Fomentation ... Read More

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I had a meniscus surgery in July 2015 but still I can't run. Moreover can't walk normally. My right thigh is thin and the muscles are weak.. Please advice

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What kind of meniscus surgery has been done?? ... Read More

Hello doctor.. i undergone arthoscopy meniscus surgery on my right . my meniscus was completely stitched.. and its been 8 weeks of surgery...i have been using walker for some walk inside home... but after 8 weeks of completion today i tried to walk 2 4 steps without walker.. after doing that i feel like buring sensation inside my surgical area (whe

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Nothing to worry , as didn’t weighed your leg since 8 weeks , you feel such kind of sensation , as walk gradually it subsides ... Read More

Hope all going well sir Sir i am facing meniscus pain what should i do i meet doctor then he told me key hole surgery withou surgery what i will do please help me

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Share MRI... Do you have any locking or pain while moving knee?? ... Read More

I had a acl and pcl and meniscus surgery. 9 months back still I have a pain side of the knee. How much time it will take. Recovery

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Should be recovered by now. share operation notes. Start aggressive physio ... Read More

Hello doctor...i twisted my knee while playing so i need to go for surgery..Its been 3 months completion of surgey.. Meniscus repair was done on my right knee and meniscus rasping was done on my left knee...right knee i am following Hinged knee brace ...pain was subsiding and i am having mild pain on surgery area.. but in my left knee the pain rema

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you are most likely having pain due to the patellofemoral (kneecap) joint where there will be malalignment of the patella due to the weakness of the quadriceps. this can lead to the sense of locking o ... Read More

Which meniscus repair surgery is best for bucket handle tear of posterior horn of medical meniscus , I mean inside out technique or all inside technique , please reply me ??

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Its surgeon choice ... Read More

I have twisted my right leg while playing an year ago..initial days i have an locking of knee regularly while moving knee to some directions or while using my tibia bone for some actions... with no pain... but after 6 months pain was severe..and i undergone mri ...it showed an partial acl tear and medial meniscus tear... While I decide to go for an

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Kindly consult me for complete discussion on this ... Read More

Hello doctor..i done an arthoscopy meniscus repair on my right knee..it was bucket handle tear repaired with Fibre wire. its been 8 weeks of surgery..i am doing knee strengthening exercises quadriceps exercises... after 60 days of surgey I tried to climb stairs...while i tried to climb with my right leg which of operated.,i feel heavy stiffness wi

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Got meniscus injury in left knee in Jan 2026 and has been in rehab, Grade 1 lateral complex tear with Discoid Meniscus, knocked knees - Has started walking but slow without walker - getting catches or snaps and not locks 2 inches below meniscus in the back upper calf left side and in the front left side 2 inches below meniscus joint line or tear -

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Surgery has better result ... Read More

I was vit d deficient 4 months ago when tested. At that time , I faced whole body ache , took 60k weekly, and vit b12 daily and vit d now normal . Body ache resolved but I am facing calf muscle pain... On and off, no tingling sensation, not sharp and severe, mild pain. What to do? What may be the causes? Can it be due to magnesium deficiency or els

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it may be electrolyte difficiency you may take a sachet electrol for 1 week with water ... Read More

Hello Docs, Hope you all are doing well. For the past week, whenever I go to bed, I experience pain in my foot and calf. To relieve the pain, I need to place a pillow on my foot for pressure, which helps me fall asleep. The pain usually disappears once I start walking. Could you please advise what might be causing this and suggest remedy for this

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Pain in the foot and calf that appears mainly while resting at night and improves after getting up and walking can occur with nocturnal muscle cramps or sometimes restless legs syndrome. Restless legs ... Read More

My wife has been experiencing severe calf pain almost every night for nearly a year in both legs. Whenever the pain occurs, her calf muscle becomes extremely tight and feels rock hard. What tests would you recommend to help identify the cause? I would really appreciate your advice. I will get the recommended tests done and then consult a doctor wi

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My vitamin D deficiency has been corrected after 3 months of Uprise D3, but I still have calf pain and tingling sometimes although it's less than before. Which routine tests should I get now? Should I check serum magnesium, vitamin B12, calcium, potassium, thyroid (TSH), or any other tests?

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Calf pain and tingling sensation are due to a condition called claudication…. You need to consult a doctor for proper examination ... Read More

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

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You can get examined by orthopaedics. specialist. ... Read More

From yesterday iam having pain in my right side calf area and there is bruise type that part is feeling hard

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

My father,53, had meniscus surgery done last year in may. now he has knee pain again and difficulty in walking due to pain. recent MRI attached. what can be done now? his doctor have him some injection for the fluid that's in the knee. the pain was gone for 2-3 days but it's slowly creeping back again. also, my dad doesn't know what kind of physio

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Based on the MRI, your father has Grade-3 chondromalacia patella (cartilage wear behind the kneecap) along with mild joint fluid and post-meniscus surgery changes, which are likely causing his current ... Read More

From two weeks experiencing severe pain on left foot while walking , pain is more under joint of second and third third toes . While walking now pain is felt on top of foot and lower portion of calf muscle and knee also. Also having hot sensation in booth feet and toes. But severe pain only on left foot. Pain not responding to pain killers . Do i n

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Its Metatarsalgia.U can connect for treatment. ... Read More

I am 6 months post ACL and still cannot get full extension. The MRI shows a medial meniscus tear. Do you think this is a mechanical block that requires arthroscopy, or is a short trial of focused PT reasonable?”

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A meniscus tear may or may not be painful depending upon the type and size of the year. A post ACL tear can go for stiffness. Please post MRI images if possible. ... Read More

My father suffering from calf muscle pain started having pain at night and could not sleep the whole night.

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Check with vita B12 test, deficiency of B12 leads pain in calf muscles specially at night. Consult with nearby neurologist or neuro physiotherapist for strengthening exercises. ... Read More

I having pain both calf and thighs since last 2 months, pain is persistent and it worsen while walking, pain imporves if massage my legs, what could be the reason

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Take Zerodol SP twice a day and Calcium + Vit D3 tablets once a day for 5 days until your blood test results come back ... Read More

My meniscus was repair on 26 august 2025 , after 1.5 months when I walk my ankle and heel pain is starting when I wake up at morning . Give me solution of this problem

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you have to keep yours leg elevated using pillow and keep icing over pain area twice for 10- 15 mins per day. Do static quads,Straight leg raise,Ankle pump,heel slide,hamstring curls,mini squats,Calf ... Read More

My wife, age 34 having a calf muscle pain everyday.it happens only while sleeping or sitting especially during night and afternoon while taking rest. There is no pain while working like walking and doing other household activities during the remaining part of the day. Please suggest which specialist doctor should i visit.

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Orthopedic ... Read More

I suffeed from calf pain since 1 years my doctor suggested Trinergic L capsule for 1 month. I feels relief when I take capsule. How long I can use this tablet.

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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable ... Read More

Whenever I play football in rain in turf (artificial grass with rubber base ground), a sever pain in both of my calf muscles start. As, I run faster, it pains more and more. If I stop for 5 minutes and then play again in same conditions, the pain comes again. This only happens while I'm playing in the turf in rain.

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Pain in calf muscles may be bcz of muscle strain or vitamin b12 or vitamin d deficinency ... Read More

Pleaase suggest medicine for calf pain and vericose vein. I am suffering from regular pain in calf. And my leg veins are bulging.

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Goodevening, can I know more details , are you a smoker by any chance ? Have you done evaluation for deep vein thrombosis? Claudication pain? We will need to evaluate further before prescribing medic ... Read More

So i have a pain in my lower leg around calf area its from a long time and it recently came back with alot of pain . After doing xray i got this. Can you please tell me what is in the xray what are the possible reasons?? Can i go to gym. I do running... Can i consider going to gym as i cant run now.

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Check esr, crp blood test ... Read More

Six months ago, I had calf pain in both legs, especially at night. My Vitamin D and B12 levels were low (8 and 150). After taking supplements (Uprise 60k and Neurobion) for 5 months, the pain improved. However, now it's returning gradually. What could be causing this?

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Get your serum calcium vitamin d and vitamin b12 checked again. ... Read More

Recently I've been experiencing pain in calf muscles and lower back, which is making even a short walk difficult.. it has never happened like this before. And calf muscle is extra painful on the left leg. What would it possibly be?

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Vitamin deficiency ... Read More

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