What Causes Calves And Thighs Pain During A Pregnancy?
I have been having pain in my right calf for about twenty days now..it does not go away Ican not walk because when I stand up it feels like my veins are filling with blood and they want to explode..ive been to the hospital three times for severe pain and each time its undiagnosed they prescribed norco and its the only thing that helps with pain but pressure is still there and still cannot walk..for the past five days the pain is now inboth calfs and both thighs..I only get up to go to the bathroom and I am in pain the whole time I use crutches to help get to the bathroom and I have to position them against the tub so I can elevate my legs..last hospital visit I had an ultrasound on my legs but they found nothing..I seen my regular dr two days ago and he has no idea..I am now waiting for an appt for a rheumatoidoligist but the pain is so severe now im in tears..I dont even want to go to the bathroom no more because that equals pain..what can it be?? Deep pain in calf and thighs Veins feel like exploding No swelling No change in skin color Hot bath helps About 9 weeks pregnant
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in calves and thighs during pregnancy can be due to a decreased venous drainage fro the legs. wearing stockings and keeping the legs elevated will help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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What Causes Calves And Thighs Pain During A Pregnancy?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in calves and thighs during pregnancy can be due to a decreased venous drainage fro the legs. wearing stockings and keeping the legs elevated will help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com