What Causes Tightness And Throbbing Pain In Calf Muscle?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

Question: I have a tightness and throbbing in my left calf muscle and leg pains from my shins to my hip
and groin on the left. It is most paineful when I lie down in bed all night. I had a heart attack
four years ago and have the "widow maker" stent. I went to the emergency room here in Florida
and was given pain pills and told to see me doctor in Michigan when I get home. I am very
worried about riding the in the car for two days. XXXXXXX XXXXX YYYY@YYYY
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

I do not think that your case is worrisome as long as cardiac tests you did in ER resulted fine.

To my opinion, the pain you are feeling is due to :
- fatigue
- magnesium deficiency
- arthritis.

Continue taking pain killers as prescribed by your doctor. I also advise to massage the area, apply warm clothing, and analgesic cream to ease the pain.

Can take the trip and follow the advice as given earlier.

All the best!
Dr.Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar