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Intense Calf Pain, High Cholesterol. Should I Be Concerned?

For the past couple of weeks by the end of a 12 hour shift as a tech in a busy ER I have had calf pain and just assumed it was normal as I'm on my feet the whole shift. But today after sitting (designated psych pt. sitter) for at least 11 hours of my shift, when I got up I have had a deep sharp pain in my left calf for the last 5 hours with no relief. It does not feel like a muscle cramp at all. It stays a 7 out of 10. I'm 49, no cardiac hx, but high cholesterol and had been out of statin meds for 3 mths.. Siblings all have cardiac hx, PAD, and leg stents. Should this leg pain be of immediate concern? Nothing releaves pain, worse when sitting still
posted on Mon, 15 Apr 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The sudden pain in your calf is likely to be due to a persistent muscle cramp or myositis. Other possibilities like deep vein thrombosis also need to be ruled pout after a physical examination.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Yes
You need urgent investigation for venous thrombosis - Doppler, D-dimer and so on..
Discuss with your doctor

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Intense Calf Pain, High Cholesterol. Should I Be Concerned?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The sudden pain in your calf is likely to be due to a persistent muscle cramp or myositis. Other possibilities like deep vein thrombosis also need to be ruled pout after a physical examination. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com