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I Have Had Calf Pain In Might Right Leg Mostly
Question: I have had calf pain in might right leg mostly sometimes in my left leg. This has been going on for about 3-5 weeks. Don’t hurt to walk or anything just a constant discomfort. I also have forearms that seem right and back of my right hand hurts sometimes. I have looked online of course and think I have Als or Ms. can you give me a thought on what I should do. Once I thought I had one of these disease I haven’t eaten in 8 days I’m so nervous.
Brief Answer:
I don't think yours is a case of ALS or MS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I have read your query.
The diseases that you saw online don't debut with pain or discomfort.
In the general weakness of muscles, spasms, and other symptoms are typical symptoms for ALS.
MS symptoms include numbness and weakness of some muscles, electric-shock sensations, etc.
So, just pain or discomfort of your calf and hand does not mean that you suffer from serious neurological diseases.
The problem may be for example spinal spondylitis (or degenerative disease), or of muscular origin ( muscle fatigue, strain, electrolyte imbalance, etc.)
See your Doctor for these issues, this way you can peace your mind too.
I hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I don't think yours is a case of ALS or MS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I have read your query.
The diseases that you saw online don't debut with pain or discomfort.
In the general weakness of muscles, spasms, and other symptoms are typical symptoms for ALS.
MS symptoms include numbness and weakness of some muscles, electric-shock sensations, etc.
So, just pain or discomfort of your calf and hand does not mean that you suffer from serious neurological diseases.
The problem may be for example spinal spondylitis (or degenerative disease), or of muscular origin ( muscle fatigue, strain, electrolyte imbalance, etc.)
See your Doctor for these issues, this way you can peace your mind too.
I hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok so about six weeks ago I did get out of golf cart and couldn’t feel like my legs like I was afraid they weren’t going to hold me it lasted about 3-5 minutes. I had some tingling in hand and feet so I thought it might be diabetes. So I got blood work called them back and bloodwork was ok. That’s when I also realized that I had been having cramps in calf’s and forearm. So that’s why I am going crazy. Then everything I read makes me think I have it and then I get the symptoms. Any other advice thanks.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
The episode you are referring may be of other origin than neurological.
The symptoms of neurological conditions that you are afraid of in most of the cases worsen with time.
A change in blood pressure, lowering of blood sugar levels, for example, may cause episodes of symptoms like yours.
You can see a Neurologist in order to get a correct understanding of your condition.
I think that the anxiety around this situation is playing an important role in your issues.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
The episode you are referring may be of other origin than neurological.
The symptoms of neurological conditions that you are afraid of in most of the cases worsen with time.
A change in blood pressure, lowering of blood sugar levels, for example, may cause episodes of symptoms like yours.
You can see a Neurologist in order to get a correct understanding of your condition.
I think that the anxiety around this situation is playing an important role in your issues.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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