What Causes Pain In The Calf While Walking?

Posted on Thu, 19 Feb 2015

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Question : I am an 82 year old female. I have arthritis in my knee with no pain. Recently I started getting pain in my calf when I walk. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to arthritis or nerve

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I want to tell you that your pain is due to Arthritis. When bone is not able to take weight due to arthritis than it has to be shared by muscles. It causes pain in thigh and calf muscles.
Also some time it can be due to nerve compression. You can judge your self. If your pain increases on walking and relieved with rest, it is suggestive of nerve related pain.
Arthritis pain is present even when you are taking rest.
I will suggest you following.
1.Hot water fomentation.
2. Volitran ointment
3. Tablet Pregabalin M one daily at night time .
4. Calcium and vitmin D3 daily.
5. Tablet Tramadol one daily.
Please consult your doctor before taking those medicines. Let me know if you want to ask any follow up question.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (6 minutes later)

Are these medications available over the counter or do the require a prescription?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most of them are easily available

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Most of them are OTC. Pregabalin M may need a prescription. Though rules may change in your country. If you will discuss with your doctor he will not mind writing these drugs to you. None of them is addictive or have any serious side effects.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar