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I have been diagnosed with herniated disc which is pressing the thecal sac and it is causing severe pain in my left leg mostly calf and the pain starts from left lower back and reaches the lower left calf muscle. It has been around 5 months and i have tried many doctors who suggested many different medicines but none worked. I do not want operatio

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Surgery is last resort and 90% of disc issues settle with non surgical treatment. U need to consult a spine specialist. ... Read More

What could be causing severe crampy pain near liver and back pain? No other issues.

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Please get a USG abdomen on fast from any good diagnostic centre doing Gastro specialisation ... Read More

From past 3 days i have severe pain in my right leg, 3 days before i have done leg workout.................

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Take rest with your Leg elevated now pillow if pain and swelling if any, not responding then better to consult nearby Orthopaedic surgeon/Physician ... Read More

What causes muscle leg pain? I am 51 year old lady. Every time I get up and stand I have this leg pain. After walking few steps it gets better. But it is annoying to have this pain. What can be the possible cause for this? What medicines will reduce the pain?

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It can be due to vascular insufficiency or compression of nerve in spine. It requires investigation. ... Read More

Severe pain in left leg since yesterday, take 6-7 pain killer injections still no relief, local doctor saying nerve issue

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Is the,pain orginating in back and goung to keg? You may be having sciatican get MRI of LS spinr ... Read More

Hi, My mother has very much pain in her legs without knowing the real cause of pain, she says she feels like there are pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place and it causes a severe pain to her. She is overweight and cannot reduce it through exercise, she has to maintain both exercise and diet but first of all she n

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rule out back disc proble ... Read More

I recently had an misscarriage in September.. this month i have skipped my period, but i am having severe leg pain, may i know why??

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Having leg pain certainly can't be because of missing a period, that too just one period. Please give more details about your symptoms. If you feel that there are no special features of the pain then ... Read More

She is having severe heel pain in left leg , whenever she stand after sitting its very severe and difficult to walk

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorde ... Read More

Severe pain in right leg from last one week... More pain when walking and after work hours...need relief from pain...

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Need to check for radiculopsthy or vascular problem ... Read More

Severe pain in right leg and fingers compression automatically when pain raises. Pain is un bearable and

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Your question is incomplete. As of now I can just say to take a pain killer. Consult a MD consultant physician in person for further evaluation and mana ... Read More

My mother has had severe chronic leg pain/restlessness for years and required prolonged leg massage for like 3 hours every night for relief. For the past 5–6 years, none of the medications prescribed by any doctor have provided significant relief from her leg pain and restlessness. We have consulted orthopedic specialists and rheumatologist

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Kindly consult Neurologist ... Read More

Sharp pain on left leg like intense cramp. From back to entire leg. Not able to put weight on it or do anything without immense pain. So much pain that I've been crying for last two days.

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Please provide a detailed history of your pain, including where it started, where it radiates, its severity, duration, and any factors that worsen or relieve it. This information will help determine w ... 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

After my hernia surgery 5 months ago, i m having issues like severe body pain, unable to walk and stand up from sitting without making noise, feeling like a 100 year old when walking, pain in lower body, legs, knees, not sure whether this is flesh pain or bones pain, please advice, not sure which doctor to consult

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You need detailed consultation online or in the clinic. ... Read More

For last one month or more i am experiencing severe body pain in upper thighs (front side most), then in both calf, pain on back side of knee joint (it pain if i push muscles or nerves by massage there). Get worse in morning while sleep, can't sleep.i got blood test, tsh normal, uric 7.2,vit d was 265,calcium &b12 injections taken, b12 is normal, m

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Your symptoms involve several muscle groups and joints and are not fully explained by the lumbar MRI finding of “straightened curvature.” Normal CK, RA factor and ASO titres are reassuring, but they d ... Read More

Severe compression. Pain and numbness in legs. Age 81 years. Heart patient witu 2 stents. MRI attached.

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Patient is having a cervical compressive myelopathy at multiple levels. He should be examined and taken a call on the manegement. Advise you to consult a neurosurgeon regarding the manegement. ... Read More

My mother's MRI (Feb) shows: Mild L5–S1 retrolisthesis, Modic changes, L3–4 left foraminal disc protrusion, and L4–5/L5–S1 disc prolapse with caudal migration causing severe foraminal stenosis. She has pain mainly in the buttock radiating to the leg. She is currently taking Nervite Plus, Gabapin-NT, and Vitamin D3 60,000 IU.

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L/S belt Avoid bending squatting, sitting cross legged Lifting heavy weight Physiotherapy Back strengthening exercises ... Read More

I want to sleep flat on my back without turning onto my side, but I can't. Sleeping on my side causes significant pain in my legs, especially my calves. Could you suggest ways to help me sleep comfortably on my back?

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try sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees to reduce strain on your lower back and legs. You can also place pillows on either side of your body to help prevent rolling onto your side. Ge ... Read More

I am having this pain above my knee, which feels somewhat like pain from a bruice plus burning sensation . Pain behind knee also . And there's pain in my entire leg . Having difficulties while walking . During sleeping also I am having this pain . What is the possible cause for this ? And to which specialist doctor I should go to?

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Pain may be due to nerve compression and the pain is in one side or both legs? ... Read More

Severe ankle and knee pain, unable to walk. Cannot stand freely after sitting. Pain in the right leg.

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Need investigation ... Read More

I have been suffering from left leg 🦵🏼 nerve pain due to nerve pain have also getting pain in lower back. Unable to talk and not able straight my leg. Most severe pain in under the knee but it's not bone pain.

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Kindly consult Neurologist Need more information ... Read More

Severe leg and feet pain and cramps. Pain in calves. Bad pain in leg 1 week prior to periods also. Especially feeling tightness and pain in left leg. At night it worse.

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

My 78 year old mother has leg pain in standing that improves with rest. She is on cholesterol lowering medications and supplements like vitamin d and b12. . The leg pain is severe. She has no pain when she walks, only on standing

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You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon in person ... Read More

My legs are in pain and the base of the foot are burning. Also feel numbness in the hand and legs. And back is paining

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Need more medical history. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ... Read More

My daughter had loose motions but not too frequent since two days and also fever was only once around 100, but suddenly today morning she started complaining of severe leg pain and was unable to move or stand or walk. Please suggest what needs to done

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Looks like she has developed a viral infection and leg pain is a part of this. Simply do gentle massage and if really trouble some use paracetamol like Calpol ... Read More

I am suffering from severe right knee and leg pain while sitting by folding the leg and walking due to falling down. The MRI scan report is attached; please advise what the cause of the pain is.

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Ligament injury ... Read More

I am suffering from severe right knee and leg pain while sitting by folding the leg and walking due to falling down. The MRI scan report is attached; please advise what the cause of the pain is.

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Ligament injury ... Read More

For the past few days, I have been experiencing pain in my thigh, knee, and ankle. The pain gets much worse whenever I sit with my legs folded.”

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

I have legs pain n nerve pain what can be reason for same and solution n test needed if any Why it is happening? Reason?

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Check your Vitamin B12 level MRI whole spine - can be a nerve compression ... Read More

“I have severe pain in my legs, from hips to feet, and I am suffering from Vitamin D deficiency. I also feel very cold, even when the fan is on.”

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

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