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Suggest Remedy For Intense Leg Pain
I suffer from intense leg pain that hits me at random times. When it hits, I can t walk a short distance without sitting down every block or so. It has been suggested that I have a vascular problem; unfortunately, I can t remember the name of the problem that I need to have checked out, although I do remember it begins with a c.
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
Hello,
It could be a neuropathic pain like sciatica.
As a first line management you can take drugs like gabapentin for symptomatic relief as it is quite effective for similar pain conditions.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a neuropathic pain like sciatica.
As a first line management you can take drugs like gabapentin for symptomatic relief as it is quite effective for similar pain conditions.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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