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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In Calf?

I have pain, aching & burning, in top calf inside of my leg along side my knee but not the knee. I had an ultrasound done last March to check for blood clots which was negative. I can walk reasonably well with very little pain but I can t sit on any type of chair (hard or soft) for very long without terrible pain. I also have this terrible pain when I lie down in bed. I can only sleep sitting up. This is very strange. I m wondering why walking I have very little pain but sitting and laying down is terrible. This all started last Feb. when I started walking daily and had gotten up to 4 miles a day. Then, whammy, the pain started. What happened and when will it stop? I was given a pain medication, Mobick, which was useless. Tylenol actually works a little. Thank-you for any help. Carolyn
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
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Hello,

The pain and burning sensation in calf during particular postures indicate issue with underlying ligaments of the calf region as cruciate ligament most likely , which gives pain during particular movements only depending upon the type and extent of involvement. The MRI of the knee is best next step required to evaluate the same.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In Calf?

Hello, The pain and burning sensation in calf during particular postures indicate issue with underlying ligaments of the calf region as cruciate ligament most likely , which gives pain during particular movements only depending upon the type and extent of involvement. The MRI of the knee is best next step required to evaluate the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon