
What Causes Muscle Pain In The Leg?

Have been taking 20 mg of Paxil for GAD for 15 years and 1 year ago had on stent inserted into one artery. No other medications being taken at this time. Age of 67... health care thru VA.
It can be due to nerve compression in spine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think this is Lumbar canal stenosis. In this condition there is pain in back and leg. This is common around shin and calf region. It get relieved with rest. I have following suggestions for you.
1.You need to get MRI of your spine to confirm the diagnosis.
2.Continue physio for back.
3.Tablet Pregabalin M at night time.
If there is compression in spine then treatment depends on severity. For 50 percent compression medication are helpful. If it is more then that then you will need surgery.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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