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Severe Pain In Lower Legs, No Relief With Fir RLS, Relief With Leg Massage, Hot Bath. Problem?

My lower legs (from the knee down) have severe pain 5-7 times a month. It almost feels like I have been running and are cramping. I have taken meds fir RLS and it gives no relief. The only thing that eases the pain is to stack 5-6 pillows and put my legs on them or a hot bath and massaging my legs with hard pressure. What could the problem be? My dr is at a loss.
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since , you have not mentioned the age and sex , as these two are very important for diagnosis.
Leg cramps may be due to deficiency of Vitamin "E" ( tocopherol).
2nd reason may be due to depletion of sodium ( may be due to loss of potassium).
3rd reason may be deficiency of calcium ( as bone pain may simulate as muscular pain).
One more reason may be due to Hyper tension or diabetes.
Exertion play an important role in pain.
Consult a physician and get his opinion.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Severe Pain In Lower Legs, No Relief With Fir RLS, Relief With Leg Massage, Hot Bath. Problem?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since , you have not mentioned the age and sex , as these two are very important for diagnosis. Leg cramps may be due to deficiency of Vitamin E ( tocopherol). 2nd reason may be due to depletion of sodium ( may be due to loss of potassium). 3rd reason may be deficiency of calcium ( as bone pain may simulate as muscular pain). One more reason may be due to Hyper tension or diabetes. Exertion play an important role in pain. Consult a physician and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET