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Suggest Treatment For Severe Thigh Pain And Knee Pain

I have pain in the back of my thigh and knee area when sitting. Also having numbness and pain with pressure in front part of my calf. The pain is a stabbing and tearing sensation when pressure is applied to the calf. No swelling in the leg or feet. Not color or temp. change in the skin. No pain with walking. Only when I put pressure on the calf. I work in an office at the hospital and sit for my job and this pain is very uncomfortable. My PCP told me to take Motrin for 3 days and its not helping. Could this be nerve issue? I have never experienced pain like this.
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe thigh pain and knee pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker's cyst , bursitis , chondromalacia patella , deep vein thrombosis , fibromyalgia , herniated disk , torn meniscus , muscle cramp or peripheral neuropathy . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to thigh and knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI , physical examination or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or recommend physical therapy along with stretching exercises .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

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

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe thigh pain and knee pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker s cyst , bursitis , chondromalacia patella , deep vein thrombosis , fibromyalgia , herniated disk , torn meniscus , muscle cramp or peripheral neuropathy . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to thigh and knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI , physical examination or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or recommend physical therapy along with stretching exercises . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari