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Pains from thighs to ankle

2017-09-24 21:43:12
My dad is about 68years old and has been experiencing some excruciating pains for some months now, its from his thighs down to his ankle. Sometimes on both legs, or one one leg. It calms down when some balm is applied on it and takes some pains relive drugs. Please what ailment cam that be? Thank you.
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How much he can walk non stop? Pain reduces with rest?
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MRI of lumbosacral spine with screeing of whole spine.

Answered2017-09-25 10:52:51

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