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Fell Down The Stairs, Severe Leg Pain. Taking Strong Pain Killers. Treatment Options?

fell on some stairs 3 days ago. I went to the ER, but they did not do an xray . The initial pain killers at the ER worked, however, pain has not subsided. Pain has actually gotten a little worse over 3 days. When moving much at all, intense pain goes down my leg. I called Dr. and they prescribed stronger pain meds. Dr. said pain may be there for up to 3 weeks. Is there anything else I can do? I am 30 year old female, 5 2 145 lbs.
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

If you are able to bear the weight on your limb without much pain then a bone injury is unlikely. You need to continue with rest and ice . Most of the times it is a soft tissue injury but it takes 7-10 days for the pain to subside.

If the pain getting worse , you need an xray to rule out any bony injury . Avoid putting weight and rest well.

Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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Fell Down The Stairs, Severe Leg Pain. Taking Strong Pain Killers. Treatment Options?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. If you are able to bear the weight on your limb without much pain then a bone injury is unlikely. You need to continue with rest and ice . Most of the times it is a soft tissue injury but it takes 7-10 days for the pain to subside. If the pain getting worse , you need an xray to rule out any bony injury . Avoid putting weight and rest well. Wishing you good health... Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta. Orthopaedic Surgeon.