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What Causes Nerve Pain In The Legs At Night?
I suffered a Tibia/fibula break in a skiing accident 4 weeks ago. To do or not to do surgery was right on the line I elected no surgery and have been in a recliner for all this time with no weight bearing. I return to the orthopedic doctor in 2 more weeks. Recently I have been experiencing the nerves jumping in my legs for most of the night, resulting in lack of sleep and discomfort. Is there anything I can do to help this situation? I am normally an upbeat person but am beginning to feel a little anxious.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi,
If only the leg with fracture is affected, symptoms are related to the local damage (swelling, changes in blood circulation, etc.). If both legs are affected, you should be checked about spinal injuries, since you had a skiing accident.
At least, an x-ray of your spine may give valuable information, even to exclude any traumatic damage of your spine. Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
If only the leg with fracture is affected, symptoms are related to the local damage (swelling, changes in blood circulation, etc.). If both legs are affected, you should be checked about spinal injuries, since you had a skiing accident.
At least, an x-ray of your spine may give valuable information, even to exclude any traumatic damage of your spine. Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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