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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Shin Area And Ankle

yes. I a recently had a lower back fusion, now i'm experiencing a lot of pain in my shines and ankle area. I was told about two weeks ago that it was related to the surgery and it would go away. It hasn't gone away and my legs are lender to the touch. I tried using restless leg syndrome cream, whim does not help. do you have
any suggestions for relief?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in shin area and ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle cramp , shin splints , tendinitis , broken bones or blood clot , deep vein thrombosis. I would suggest you to keep you lower leg in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily , keep it elevated while lying down , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and do not stand for long time . I condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , blood test and urine test . Doctor may prescribe allopurinol , frusamide , physical therapy in case of soft tissue injury and muscle relaxant .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Shin Area And Ankle

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in shin area and ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle cramp , shin splints , tendinitis , broken bones or blood clot , deep vein thrombosis. I would suggest you to keep you lower leg in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily , keep it elevated while lying down , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and do not stand for long time . I condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , blood test and urine test . Doctor may prescribe allopurinol , frusamide , physical therapy in case of soft tissue injury and muscle relaxant . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari