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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Question: I've been having pain in my legs, tingly and spasams. The worst pain is in my lower legs below my knees. My lower back hurts also. It started in January, after i started running ob the treadmill. Im a 49 year old black male, currently 324lbs. My docter gave prescribed meloxicam, which i took. However i still have pain. I went back to rhe docter on tuesday, after i discribed trhe pain again, whicich included knee pain, thigh pain. Adter he examined said i have extremly flat feet, and the cause of my pain is tarsal tunnel syndrom. He prescribed
Methylptedisolone for the information, and to use arches in my athletic shoes. My legs and back hurt after i stand for a while. All i read in regard to TTS is more of a XXXXXXX issue. Your thoughts?


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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
TTS relates to foot issues.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Tarsal tunnel is more related to foot issues and causes pain in legs and feet. The pain in the back could be postural or due to a muscle spasm. You can take methyl prednisolone as prescribed and see if it helps. For back pain it is better to take rest and start with an oral muscle relaxant. Doing a hot compress will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Legs?

Brief Answer: TTS relates to foot issues. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Tarsal tunnel is more related to foot issues and causes pain in legs and feet. The pain in the back could be postural or due to a muscle spasm. You can take methyl prednisolone as prescribed and see if it helps. For back pain it is better to take rest and start with an oral muscle relaxant. Doing a hot compress will also help. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal