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How Should Pain At The Outside Of The Left Thigh And Lower Calf Be Treated After Flight Travel?
Hello, my mother travelled to the US 2 days ago and was in flight for 9+ hours. Since then she has been complaining of pain along the outside of her left thigh and left shin/calf in lower leg. I wanted to consult with a doctor to see what we need to do. She is having great difficulty moving around and feels most relief upon laying on bed. Please advise.
Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Hello,
Her symptoms seem to be related to sciatica, a pinched nerve in the lumbar vertebral column. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and a lumbar spine MRI. In the meantime, I recommend taking naproxen 500mg twice daily for 10 days and bed rest. Physiotherapy can help too.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Her symptoms seem to be related to sciatica, a pinched nerve in the lumbar vertebral column. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and a lumbar spine MRI. In the meantime, I recommend taking naproxen 500mg twice daily for 10 days and bed rest. Physiotherapy can help too.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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