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What Causes Cramping Pain And Tightness In The Legs?

My father has cramping and tightness in both his legs from the waste down. He cant walk without assistance and he was doing just fine 3 weeks ago. He is 54 and was out in the sun working when it suddenly rained and he got wet. He went home to dry off and take a nap and when he awoke his left was numb and he couldn t stand. What could have caused this.
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cramping pain and tightness in the legs . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral neuropathy , porphyria , multiple sclerosis , wernicke syndrome , low blood iron level and vitamin B 12 deficiency . There can be other reasons also like blood clot and disc problem . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will take history , examine physically and order blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along iron and vitamin B 12 supplement .For now put your legs in hot water tub with one spoon of salt for 15 minutes. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for disc problem . Doing gentle massage with flax seed oil will help a lot . You can also keep your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Cramping Pain And Tightness In The Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cramping pain and tightness in the legs . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral neuropathy , porphyria , multiple sclerosis , wernicke syndrome , low blood iron level and vitamin B 12 deficiency . There can be other reasons also like blood clot and disc problem . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will take history , examine physically and order blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along iron and vitamin B 12 supplement .For now put your legs in hot water tub with one spoon of salt for 15 minutes. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for disc problem . Doing gentle massage with flax seed oil will help a lot . You can also keep your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari