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What Causes Chronic Leg Pain That Worsens At Night?

Good evening. I am a 45 year old female. My legs have been extremely achy for about a week. It is uncomfortable and a little painful at times to walk. It hurts more at night even when I am stretching or trying to relax. With these symptoms, what may a diagnosis be and should I be concerned? Is there a prescription or suggestion for treatment?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic leg pain that worsens at night. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injury , vitamin B12 or E deficiency , nerve compression , disc problem , blocked blood vessel , arthritis or sciatcia . Herinated disc or compressed fracture can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , vitamin supplement along with physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe disc problem . For now take proper rest and keep your leg in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes ,apply anti inflammatory and analgesic gel on leg before going to bed and apply warm compresses to back .
Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chronic Leg Pain That Worsens At Night?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic leg pain that worsens at night. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injury , vitamin B12 or E deficiency , nerve compression , disc problem , blocked blood vessel , arthritis or sciatcia . Herinated disc or compressed fracture can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , vitamin supplement along with physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe disc problem . For now take proper rest and keep your leg in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes ,apply anti inflammatory and analgesic gel on leg before going to bed and apply warm compresses to back . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari