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Is Naproxen The Right Medicine For Severe Leg Pain?

Hi yes my legs muscles hurt when walking . I sometimes wake up stiff ,Its starting to go to my other leg now .It goes from my front leg muscles around my right hip and into my glutes. I do the roller exercise and ice alot but ,cant seem to be helping have good days and bad days .Love to exercise but reall y cant do much now .Im afraid i wont be able to walk later on .Dont know what kind of doctor to see.And im taking naxprozen.Can you please tell me wher to go?
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Hello Dear. you need to consult an orthopedician. You may be having osteoarthritis.

If your hip pain is caused by a muscle or tendon strain, osteoarthritis, or tendinitis, you can usually relieve it with an over-the-counter pain medication such as Tylenol or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Motrin or Aleve.

If you have arthritis, exercising the hip joint with low-impact exercises, stretching, and resistance training can reduce pain and improve joint mobility. For example, swimming is a good non-impact exercise for arthritis. Physical therapy can also help increase your range of motion.

In any case you need to consult an orthopedician who will do detailed evaluation and put you on treatment.

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini     
     
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Is Naproxen The Right Medicine For Severe Leg Pain?

Hello Dear. you need to consult an orthopedician. You may be having osteoarthritis. If your hip pain is caused by a muscle or tendon strain, osteoarthritis, or tendinitis, you can usually relieve it with an over-the-counter pain medication such as Tylenol or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Motrin or Aleve. If you have arthritis, exercising the hip joint with low-impact exercises, stretching, and resistance training can reduce pain and improve joint mobility. For example, swimming is a good non-impact exercise for arthritis. Physical therapy can also help increase your range of motion. In any case you need to consult an orthopedician who will do detailed evaluation and put you on treatment. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini