What Causes Persistent Pain In Leg While Running?

Posted on Sun, 5 Jun 2016

Sun, 5 Jun 2016 Answered on

Mon, 4 Jul 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : my problem is that I cannot run or walk swiftly for more than approximately one km. I feel strong pain in both legs( more in the left leg) which keeps growing if I don't stop and rest for some time. resting subsides the pain. I don't feel any pain during normal walk or during my day-to-day activities.

This has persisted for many years now and I have consulted many doctors for this problem but couldn't get a satisfactory solution. most of the time i have been recommended calcium supplements which I have taken as prescribed but that does not seem to give me a permanent relief. please suggest what shall I do to get rid of this pain. I am really worried.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may have nerve compression in spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Pain in leg due to walking can be due to vascular or neurological claudication. It can be diagnosed by two tests.
1. MRI of the lumbar spine with canal diameter.
2.Doppler examination of both leg.
These tests wI'll be helpful for you. It can confirm if there is nerve compression or vascular issue. You can share those reports with me . I will try my best to help you.
thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (18 hours later)

Thanks for the quick response.

I will go for the tests, but before that can you suggest some exercises or any other measure which I might take for temporary relief from the pain or any measure to stop it from growing?

thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no role of exercises in this

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for replying. Brijesh ji as such there is no role of physiotherapy. Avoid smoking. Take Tablet Pregabalin M at night time.
thanks

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