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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Pain

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Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017
Question: Pain in my left leg from the bottom of my can to my knee that inhibits movement until I can get it moving a little.
Pain is very bad and immobilizing after sitting or rest. What can be the cause of this. I am an active person over 65
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
NSAIDS short course can be taken.Needs physical examination.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

You need to be physically examined by a physician to for the cause of the same.However, for now,a short course of Non steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines(NSAIDS)can be taken like - Naproxen 500 mg twice a day after meals along with Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day empty stomach.This will provide a temporary relief from pain at least.PLEASE TAKE MEDICINES UNDER GUIDANCE ONLY.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Pain

Brief Answer: NSAIDS short course can be taken.Needs physical examination. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. You need to be physically examined by a physician to for the cause of the same.However, for now,a short course of Non steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines(NSAIDS)can be taken like - Naproxen 500 mg twice a day after meals along with Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day empty stomach.This will provide a temporary relief from pain at least.PLEASE TAKE MEDICINES UNDER GUIDANCE ONLY. Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)