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Suggest Treatment For Cramps And Burning Sensation In Calf Muscles

i have been in a hard cast for 2 weeks and in past 3-4 days started experiencing pretty painful calf cramps with a burning sensation. They r worst when i get up after sitting 4 awhile. It is my ankle that is broken but right now my calf muscles that r killing me. I have no insurance so am trying to only go to Dr. for the absolute necessities. Was planning to wait about one more week to get it off and re-xrayed (about the half-way mark), although they wanted me back yesterday. Is this normal? Cast doesnt really feel too tight- in fact there seems to be a little bit of movement since first few days swelling probly went down. Any advice besides go back to Dr.?
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Cramps is quite common after coming out of the cast. It is due to disuse atrophy.

Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. Physiotherapy will help by faster recovery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Cramps And Burning Sensation In Calf Muscles

Hello, Cramps is quite common after coming out of the cast. It is due to disuse atrophy. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. Physiotherapy will help by faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician