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What Causes Pain And Cramps In The Calf Muscles?

hi dr! i am living in malaysia with my husband. actually the problem is with my husband. he is having painful calf muscles specifically and cramp like pain in his legs, consistently for a more than a year. he become tired and lethargic with an average or a bit more activity. he has pain his heels also but then he consulted the doctor and he suggested the cholestrol test which was quite high, he took medicine for it and the problem was solved, but now a days he is again feeling pain in heels at times. kindly suggest something
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Hello

I have studied your case,
These symptoms are adverse effects of statins medication which doctor might have given to lower blood cholesterol levels..
Continue your nutritional supplement.

Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.
Eat fresh fruit and juice and soup they have anti=oxidant.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
Yes 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 methylcobalamine 1500 once day or Inj methylcobalamine1500 mcg once week for 6 weeks.

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 And Cramps In The Calf Muscles?

Hello I have studied your case, These symptoms are adverse effects of statins medication which doctor might have given to lower blood cholesterol levels.. Continue your nutritional supplement. Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Eat fresh fruit and juice and soup they have anti=oxidant. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Yes 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 methylcobalamine 1500 once day or Inj methylcobalamine1500 mcg once week for 6 weeks. 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