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What Causes Leg Ache After A C Section?
Question: hi I had my 3rd c section in April (almost 5 months ago) and my legs have been aching ever since. it seems related to the amount of activity I do and how sore my incision is.
I did not have leg aches with my first two. why is this happening?
I did not have leg aches with my first two. why is this happening?
Brief Answer:
You need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
There are three possibilities in your case-
1) Muscle pain ( myofascial pain syndrome)
2) Nerve pain
3) DVT( deep vein thrombosis)
In my opinion it can be due to muscle pain in your case, If you are not having other symptoms like numbness( to rule out nerve pain), redness, swelling, and increased temperature( to rule out DVT).
Treatment options-
- maintain your weight
- take anti inflammatory drugs and pain killer
- take calcium and magnesium supplement
- do routine exercise
- pressure bandage
- physiotherapy
- avoid constipation
If your pain persist after it then in my opinion you should consult your treating doctor to rule out the cause.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
You need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
There are three possibilities in your case-
1) Muscle pain ( myofascial pain syndrome)
2) Nerve pain
3) DVT( deep vein thrombosis)
In my opinion it can be due to muscle pain in your case, If you are not having other symptoms like numbness( to rule out nerve pain), redness, swelling, and increased temperature( to rule out DVT).
Treatment options-
- maintain your weight
- take anti inflammatory drugs and pain killer
- take calcium and magnesium supplement
- do routine exercise
- pressure bandage
- physiotherapy
- avoid constipation
If your pain persist after it then in my opinion you should consult your treating doctor to rule out the cause.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
can I take the calcium/magnesium while breastfeeding?
Brief Answer:
Yes! You can take.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
Yes! you can take calcium along with magnesium during breast feeding.
It help in absorption of calcium.
Calcium requirement increased during breast feeding.
Hope this is useful. feel free to discuss more, I feel happy to help you.
If you want to close the discussion then please accept my answer and write a review.
Thanks.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Yes! You can take.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
Yes! you can take calcium along with magnesium during breast feeding.
It help in absorption of calcium.
Calcium requirement increased during breast feeding.
Hope this is useful. feel free to discuss more, I feel happy to help you.
If you want to close the discussion then please accept my answer and write a review.
Thanks.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
thanks for the reply I have one more question. I have the supplement calcium, magnesium + zinc is that okay to take? it says to take 3 times a day with food, is that okay
Brief Answer:
Yes! It is ok.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to listen from you.
Yes! you should take these supplement as per your doctor advice.
Feel free to discuss more, I feel happy to help you.
If you want to close the discussion then please accept the answer and write a review.
Thanks
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Yes! It is ok.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to listen from you.
Yes! you should take these supplement as per your doctor advice.
Feel free to discuss more, I feel happy to help you.
If you want to close the discussion then please accept the answer and write a review.
Thanks
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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