pain in both calves that becomes more after prolonged standing ....it starts from behind the knee and goes down till the ankle. She 1 year ago had surgery for sciatica (impinged nerve) and was feeling good until about 1 month back..what it is due to...? will the pain balms help? pls help her ..she is suffering a lot.....thanQ all.
2007-03-02 06:56:38 · 3 answers · asked by littlestar 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
She should go to the doctor and have them check it out.It could be a blood clot in her leg.
2007-03-02 08:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the pain is only in her calves, I suspect something else is going on. If she is overweight, she is putting a lot of undue stress on her knees and ankles which could be causing the pain. If not, she might have low potassium levels. I have had this myself. She can get potassium 99mg at any drug store, but I would also recommend Turmeric. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and has helped me tremendously.
2007-03-02 15:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by Donna R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to start taking Calcium vitamins. I had a friend who had the same problem as your mother. After my friend starting taking Calcium, the pain went away. I take Calcium myself twice a day, 600 mg. with 400 mg. of Vitamin D.
2007-03-02 15:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋