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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ankles And Legs Post Kidney Transplant
I ve been having pain on my ankles, and my legs, I rub my legs, they hurt to the bones. My ankles hurt if I walk too far. I just had a kidney transplant, I m up to 2 miles. I know I can do more, but my ankles hurt so bad i can t keep going. I started rubbing cream on my legs and ankles, it takes the pain away for awhile. Can you help me
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Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hello,
After post kidney transplant people experience pain due to musculocutaneous factors, edema in the legs & ankle may cause pain, it can be the side effect of the medicines you have been taking. You are suggested to inform your treating doctor about the pain so that the medicines you are taking can be monitored or replaced by medicines that suits you better.
Cut on the salt intake to reduce swelling or edema. Massage with pain relieving ointments & exercises under a physiotherapist may help. You are suggested to get a follow up clinical examination by your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
After post kidney transplant people experience pain due to musculocutaneous factors, edema in the legs & ankle may cause pain, it can be the side effect of the medicines you have been taking. You are suggested to inform your treating doctor about the pain so that the medicines you are taking can be monitored or replaced by medicines that suits you better.
Cut on the salt intake to reduce swelling or edema. Massage with pain relieving ointments & exercises under a physiotherapist may help. You are suggested to get a follow up clinical examination by your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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