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What Causes Pain In Left Calf?

Hi, My name is Barbara. I have been experiencing pain in my left calf and my mother says the I have pitting oedema along the lengh of my right shin. The pain has been present on and of for a few days most noticable when I have been lying down to go to sleep, last night the pain increased and made it very hard for me to get to sleep, it s a cramp like like pain with pins and needles... the pain is most noticable at rest
posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hello again

Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
You can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself.
Take potassium rich diet.
Hot and cold fomentation to leg.

You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects.
Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Pain In Left Calf?

Hello again Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, You can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects. Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care