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Experiencing Severe Cramping In The Leg Muscle And Knees
I have had a skin graft on one leg and have had to keep it elevated in bed now for almost 12 weeks. Hence my back is sore and I had steroid injections and needle procedure by a pain specialist to burn the nerve endings Unfortunately the next day I was admitted into intensive care with a viral infection to the heart so again I was immobile. In hospital I had a fall and sustained a skin tear, which has alcereated-yet again elevated leg in bed. Now to my main problem. I have SEVERE cramping in my leg muscles and pain in both knees, please help me. Endone barely touch the pain.I cannot move when it tightens and cry in pain. I have been to physio and use a T.E.N.s machine
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
First, some investigations should be done like ionized and non ionized calcium and CBC to exclude hypocacaemia and leucocytosis which are common cause of cramps.
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