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Question: I am desperately waiting for authorization code from insurance company for pain in my right hip. I have a total hip replacement in both hips. been great for almost two years. right hip was wrapped in a 'collar'. last 3 days pain running down leg and constant dull throbbing in bottom of calf. This is more disturbing to me thsn the hip pain itself! I am waiting for authorization for MRI
Brief Answer:
It could be sciatica, the addition of muscle relaxants and topical gels with some physiotherapy should be fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns,
I hope you feel better soon, this seems like a sort of sciatica due to nerve compression that causes such neuropathic pain. In some cases, tingling and numbness may be felt.
I think your medication is fine you may add some muscle relaxants and B12 vitamin supplements and hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels will be effective in most of the cases. Physiotherapy, spinal straightening exercises and stretching exercises are also helpful in such cases.
MRI scan on your lumbar sacrum spine will be diagnostic if revealed spinal injury or disc herniation. follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management.
Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
It could be sciatica, the addition of muscle relaxants and topical gels with some physiotherapy should be fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns,
I hope you feel better soon, this seems like a sort of sciatica due to nerve compression that causes such neuropathic pain. In some cases, tingling and numbness may be felt.
I think your medication is fine you may add some muscle relaxants and B12 vitamin supplements and hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels will be effective in most of the cases. Physiotherapy, spinal straightening exercises and stretching exercises are also helpful in such cases.
MRI scan on your lumbar sacrum spine will be diagnostic if revealed spinal injury or disc herniation. follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management.
Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I already do my Zumba classes, my jaxxercize at home and all my housework n yardwork? Doctor that did hip replacements said all OK! was kind of worried about maybe a blood clot ornsomething else in ower calf. I already know something wrong in the artificial hip. have stopped the Zumba n jassercize but still doing housework n raking in ourHUGE yard! Like I said could be another 7 business days before authorization code for MRI granted by medical Dr. through Insurance company. But low calf throbbing could just be sciatica? 100.00 copay for ER. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Usually, if there is a clot that will cause edema or swelling with some discoloration
Detailed Answer:
Usually if there is a clot that will cause edema or swelling with some discoloration and even blue spots on the superficial layers of the clot.
Doppler ultrasound on your lower limbs will be diagnostic for any vascular injury like minor clots or even DVT ( deep vein thrombosis ) to prevent their complications as in some cases they may cause severe or even fatal complications if not treated properly.
For now, you could use aspirin pills once after breakfast, topical anti-inflammatory gels, compression stockings and leg elevation will be effective for most of the cases till your results come back and then follow them up with your hematologist.
Hope this helps
Regards
Usually, if there is a clot that will cause edema or swelling with some discoloration
Detailed Answer:
Usually if there is a clot that will cause edema or swelling with some discoloration and even blue spots on the superficial layers of the clot.
Doppler ultrasound on your lower limbs will be diagnostic for any vascular injury like minor clots or even DVT ( deep vein thrombosis ) to prevent their complications as in some cases they may cause severe or even fatal complications if not treated properly.
For now, you could use aspirin pills once after breakfast, topical anti-inflammatory gels, compression stockings and leg elevation will be effective for most of the cases till your results come back and then follow them up with your hematologist.
Hope this helps
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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