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Suggest Treatment For Severe Upper Leg Pain
Hi last night as I was about to fall asleep, I got a very bad pain in the back of my upper leg just above the knee. I got up to try to walk it off but my leg gave out. I do get cramps in my feet but this felt different, like maybe in a vein. It lasted about 10 min , I put heat on it and it was fine. Is this anything to be concerned about?
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Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to muscle cramps.
I recommend using muscle relaxants such as Baclofen three times a day.
I also recommend using anti-inflammatory medication such as Voltaren gel for local application.
Heat compresses can also be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to muscle cramps.
I recommend using muscle relaxants such as Baclofen three times a day.
I also recommend using anti-inflammatory medication such as Voltaren gel for local application.
Heat compresses can also be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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