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What Causes Painful Legs When I Lay Down?

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Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014
Question: Both of my legs are painful when I lay down. The pain feels deep not just on the surface, if that makes any sense! Sleeping on my back helps but as a side sleeper I end up waking up on my side in pain. My right thigh is always numb. I have recently gained weight while going through menopause and working hard to try and loose it. I do know that I have DDD from years of heavy backpack runs and walks I had to do in the military. Will this be the cause or should I investigate further?
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Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Get x-rays done. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have read your query. Pain in legs and thigh numbness can be due to many reason e.g degenerative disc diseases etc. For proper diagnosis to be made you need to get x-ray lumbo-sacral spine done in AP and Lateral view done and discus it with orthopedic surgeon. He will do your physical examination and act accordingly. If he needed he may advise you MRI scan to know the present condition of your disc, nerves and soft tissue. Till then avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like aceclofenac + thiocolchicoside relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. These are stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. You can try ibuprofen till you see your doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer 5 points for me, so that I get a good feedback. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013 Let me know if you have any concerns. Thanks. Dr.Singh.
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What Causes Painful Legs When I Lay Down?

Brief Answer: Get x-rays done. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have read your query. Pain in legs and thigh numbness can be due to many reason e.g degenerative disc diseases etc. For proper diagnosis to be made you need to get x-ray lumbo-sacral spine done in AP and Lateral view done and discus it with orthopedic surgeon. He will do your physical examination and act accordingly. If he needed he may advise you MRI scan to know the present condition of your disc, nerves and soft tissue. Till then avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like aceclofenac + thiocolchicoside relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. These are stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. You can try ibuprofen till you see your doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer 5 points for me, so that I get a good feedback. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013 Let me know if you have any concerns. Thanks. Dr.Singh.