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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain And Leg Pain

For the last couple of months I have had an aching right leg from the top to the bottom and sometimes also stabbing pain in my knee. I thought it might have been over excercise but I have not done much this month. It keeps me awake at night. I have done stretching but that doesn't seem to have improved it. I am 64. help...

Many thanks Sian
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe knee pain and leg pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tendinitis , sciatica , muscle spasm or arthritis . I would suggest you to give your leg proper rest , do gentle massage with almond oil , apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminopehen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan, MRI along with nerve conduction test . Doctor may recommend physical therapy , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , drugs like methotrexate along with nerve supplement .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain And Leg Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe knee pain and leg pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tendinitis , sciatica , muscle spasm or arthritis . I would suggest you to give your leg proper rest , do gentle massage with almond oil , apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminopehen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan, MRI along with nerve conduction test . Doctor may recommend physical therapy , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , drugs like methotrexate along with nerve supplement . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari