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What Causes Muscle Strain In Lower Left Hamstring Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

Hello...I am wondering if you could help...I was diagnosed with a strain of my lower hamstring behind my left knee. I have had x-rays as well as an ultrasound. All is well on those. So my GP stated he felt it was just a strain. The strain went away for a few weeks and is now back. I am back on the 600 mg Ibuprofen twice a day and still have problems, especially when I am seated and trying to stand. After I take a few steps I am good to go. Its getting up from a sitting position with my knee in a 90 deg angle. Is there anything else I can do besides sit with my leg elevated here at my office?
Sat, 26 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.

Here second time you could have muscular strain by any unusual activity.

Ibuprofen taken for few days.

It us advisable to do your blood pottasium , calcium and sodium level as electrolyte disturbance can lead muscular pain.
If it is abnormal corrected.

If you are smoker and having high cholesterol level rule out peripheral vascular disease like vessel condition.Colour Doppler can be helpful.

I hope your concern is solved.

Take care..

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What Causes Muscle Strain In Lower Left Hamstring Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

Hi thanks for asking question. Here second time you could have muscular strain by any unusual activity. Ibuprofen taken for few days. It us advisable to do your blood pottasium , calcium and sodium level as electrolyte disturbance can lead muscular pain. If it is abnormal corrected. If you are smoker and having high cholesterol level rule out peripheral vascular disease like vessel condition.Colour Doppler can be helpful. I hope your concern is solved. Take care..