Question 1

nightime leg pain that i do not believe fits with rls.  what is  best testing to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: There is no diagnostic test for rls. It's a "looks like a duck, talks like a duck, walks like a duck therefore it's a duck" diagnosis. Neuropathy can mimic or trigger rls. A neurologist can sort out the difference between the two for you.

Question 2

i get leg pain?

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Need more info : Hi, we need more info, but I recommend getting a physical exam by your family doctor so you can get a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

causes of leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually musculoskele: Two broad categories include musculoskeletal and neuropathic, which may both be triggered by a variety of other problems and organ systems.
Example; is it degenerative, autoimmune, metabolic, neoplastic, trauma, or infectious.
Only a thorough examination will be able to determine the cause.

Question 4

yes i do have leg pain?

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Many causes.Visit MD: There are many causes for leg pain, including vascular causes, neurologic problems, muscle strain, arthritis, tendinitis, &amp; others. A good exam should help delineate the cause. You'll need to see a doctor &amp; go over your history (what started the pain, where it's located, what makes it worse, what makes it better, what helps, what hurts) to get to the bottom of it. It can b done w/o fancy MRI/tests

Question 5

what can cause leg pain?

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Muscles!!!!: Think flesh/tissue and not bone/ligament/disc/nerves with chronic pain! begin a self-care with a wellness program of vits, magnesium glycinate, sleep hygiene, exercise, self massage, chiropractor, yoga, heat, epsom tub soaking, stretching all are needed.  In my practice I use acupuncture and myofascial tissue release with trigger points w lidocaine.

Question 6

what to do with leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Many things can cause leg pain.  I would recommend evaluation by your primary care physician.

Question 7

leg pain for two weeks now?

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Probably: Probably need to see a doctor if it's been painful for 2 weeks.  Where is the pain in the leg, front? Back?  Near calf or near ankle?  Could be a stress fracture, shin splints, dvt, exersional compartmental syndrome, etc.

Question 8

back and sever leg pain why?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Your symptoms suggest you might have  problems with your low back with nerve compression.
Your age, medical history, surgeries, possible trauma are important in deciding the most probable cause and the needed testing including X-ray/MRI/nerve ending testing.
If you had recent trauma or you experience lack of sensation or weakness on in the leg, you should go immediately to ER to have an MRI

Question 9

causes of leg pain in toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Many: See your doctor. Needs eval for hip problems, pigeon toeing, abnormal electrolytes, etc.

Question 10

can kidneystones cause leg pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Leg pain is not a sign of kidney stone.

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