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I am having problem of having pain in calf muscles while sleeping .It pains a lot in calf only,sometimes one leg or both. I am having this problem for past few years . I did complete blood tests but dint get anything . I am curently taking neurobin plus suggested by doctor ,but i cant see any improvement

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Start physiotherapy treatment and stretching exercise. Of spine and legs.. Avoid long standing and walk till cure ...  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

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I have a pain in thigh muscle and calf muscle for the last two months. Whenever I stand and walk it is paining but it does not pain during sleeping, sitting, cycling.

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It can be either a joint or a nerve related pain. To sort this some physician needs to examine you and reach a diagnosis. So despite understanding your concern of not visiting a doctor, I think it's p ...  Read More

Good evening doctors,facing problem of calf muscle pain during sleep at night.what is the cause of it..iam breastfeeding mother taking calcium daily.

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Electrolye Vitamin deficiency But need analysis Take online paid consultation for full discussion ...  Read More

Constant calf muscle pain in both legs it happens almost everyday at times it becomes very difficult to sleep due to excessive pain

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HELLO, I HOPE IT IS CRAMPS RATHER THAN PAIN. LOCALLY APPLY VOLINI GEL OR SPRAY ON CALF REGION. CAPSULE EVION 600ONE AT NIGHT FOR THREE MONTHS. TABLET DOLO650 ONE OR HALF AS PER NEED. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from pain in my calf muscles(lower portion of legs) and it increases in nights. It is disturbing while sleeping also. Some people say that its due to deficiency of vitamin D. Any suggestions about what is the cause and what can be done to overcome this problem?

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Every night when I lie on my bed to sleep I feel my calf muscles are paining my leg. It has been close to 1 year and happens more aggressively in winters, but the pain persists at all times

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Hi there...I can understand your concern. Calf pain is usually due to venous insufficiency, muscle strain due to abnormal posture or stress, rarely even arterial insufficiency. It will need detailed c ...  Read More

From almost a month, my calf muscles Ache a lot while sleeping, they have become stiff also. I have a very hectic work schedule thus I am unable to exercise and almost 15 hours on chair. Please guide how do we get relief from this pain

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Walking for 45mins to 1hour is d best treatment for u at present. Having coconut water and a banana every day will also help. ...  Read More

During night times or mostly while sleeping, I'm getting severe pain in my right leg calf muscle. This issue is there for many years, but it occurs occasionally. But whenever it occurs, the impact is severe. Can you give me some suggestions to overcome this problem ?

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Need clinical discssion ...  Read More

I was having the back ache problem since last two year. Now 5 days before my calf muscle is paining

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The most common cause of back pain is poor posture maintenance techniques however common cause of calf pain could be multifold Few common causes are as follows Too much standing and walking which y ...  Read More

The calf muscle of my left leg started hurting 2 days ago but it only hurts while walking or lifting my toe. What might be the reason and what to do next

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Muscle nutritional deficiency Plenty of water Vitamin supplement Powergesic gel ...  Read More

I was vitamin D deficient about 4 months ago and had generalized body aches. I completed vitamin D3 60,000 IU weekly along with daily vitamin B12. My vitamin D is now normal, and the generalized body ache has resolved. I still have mild, intermittent calf muscle pain. It is not sharp or severe, and I have no tingling, numbness, or weakness. Could t

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⚠️ Disclaimer This advice is based on the information provided and is for educational purposes only. It does not replace a physical examination or medical diagnosis. First off, huge win on sorting o ...  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

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

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

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 have Thigh, calf and Biceps muscle pain. I have also constipation and hyperacidity but inspite of clear motion and taking anta acid. My thigh, calf, Biceps muscle pain still there. No relief in pain. My ortho doctor prescribed pantocid dsr, zincovit, cipcal, transaxmic acid 90 mg, looz, pregacip m75. I have done whole body test like vitamin d, c

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Eosinophilia & Basophilia may indicate an immune mediated or an infiltrative component to the general muscle pain. This is however, a diagnosis of exclusion. Certain causes need to be ruled out. ...  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

Iam diabetic hba1c 7.2, ,kidney stone with 4mm, Little low vitamin d defeciency, I'm getting so much claf muscle cramps ,bcoz of that feeling tiredness , Pls suggest what would be reason for that .suddenly it starts sometime iam fine and somedays with calf pain.

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Calf muscle tenderness and tiredness can be due to less controlled diabetic or vit d deficiency etc ...  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

I have been running for last 10 years and lead an active life. but for the past 6 months there have been a few episodes where my right leg calf muscle gets cramped and makes it difficult to walk or climb stairs. I can feel knots in my calves. It gets better after a few days rest. This time I got a cramp on the other leg also. What could be the rea

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Many condition may cause this.. better to evaluate clinically ...  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

My ortho doctor prescribed tab a to z once, shelcal once, vitamin d 60000 once, Omeprazole once but still muscle pain like fatigue in both hand biceps, calf, thigh. Kindly suggest any other medicine.

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Hi looks like a muscle related issue. Could be due to some vitamin deficiency. Kindly connect for proper evaluation. ...  Read More

My ortho doctor prescribed tab a to z once, shelcal once, vitamin d 60000 once, Omeprazole once but still muscle pain like fatigue in both hand biceps, calf, thigh. Kindly suggest any other medicine.

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Nothing more required. ...  Read More

My ortho doctor prescribed tab a to z once, shelcal once, vitamin d 60000 once, Omeprazole once but still muscle pain like fatigue in both hand biceps, calf, thigh. Kindly suggest any other medicine.

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

My mother (48 yrs) has been having leg symptoms for the last 2–3 months. She feels heaviness in both legs, tightness in the calf muscles, and a pulling-type pain above the knees, especially while walking or standing for some time. Pain increases at night and the legs feel very heavy in the morning. On her legs, a few superficial veins are sli

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Get lower limb Doppler as there are vericose veins. Also regular massage of lower limb needed . Also ask her to walk as she is likely obese as it could also be restless leg syndrome ...  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

Having back and Leg pain. Calf muscle s cramps.on calcium medicine already. But now from the past 3 my potassium level is consistently low. Need to consult for potassium?

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Yes You need to consult a physicin for low potassium, low calcium and low phosphorus Need to rule out Vitamin D Deficiency And needs a detailed history taking and then evaluation based on the duration ...  Read More

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