How Can Pain And Heaviness In The Legs Be Treated?

Posted on Sun, 30 Jul 2017

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Question : From my knees to my ankles, my legs feel heavy, tight, and achy. I just had PRP injections 9 days ago in each knee. I stretch but it won't go away. They feel like they can't support my body. Walking is tricky. Standing still for more than a couple of minutes makes the condition worse.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems more of ligament spasm.Provide further details please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems ligament involvement likely .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Condition - started how much time after PRP injection , progress since
beginning , overlying skin changes of color , temperature .
2. Tramadol gives pain relief or persistent .
3. Systemic diseases as diabetes or others .
4. Previously taken same injection in knee , if yes any effect at that time .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 hours later)

Began about 10 days after first injection on May 25. Began to ease up after onset of physical therapy on XXXXXXX 8. It never did get better after the initial PT. Since then it has gotten worse to the point I must use a cane to get around or sometimes a walker.

Ice does nothing. Tramodol just puts me to sleep.

I am diabetic with an A1C of 5.9. No meds. Problem arose after first injection in

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Suspected cartilage issue. Needs MRI for the final diagnosis .

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the details .

* Seems possible cartilage inflammation or damage ( cytokines mediated ) .

* As ice is not working , tramadol is pain suppressor , you have diabetes , I
strongly recommend to get an MRI to get the proper diagnosis at earliest
& further management accordingly .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further guidance .

Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear take care .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad