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What Causes Pins And Needles In Knee And Inner Calf?

my left knee feels like im being poked with an ice pick on the inner side of my calf where the joint is. when i get up and stand it is really bad. then i start hobbling and the pain is a bit less. help. ive never had pain like this and not use to being not active. i didnt have any falls. i moved alot of heavy boxes in january but this has just been a few weeks of pain and its getting worse. im 63 female
Thu, 24 Dec 2020
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Hello,

You have moved a lot o heavy boxes in the recent past & now are experiencing pins and needles in the knee and inner calf.

Pinched nerve, sprain & strain, nerve compression syndrome, neurological issues, restless leg syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, etc may cause such symptoms.

You should take rest & stop activities that may further aggravate the pain or cause compression in the pinched nerve. You may have to take the help of a brace or a splint to immobilize the area affected in order to give the affected area rest.

For relieve you can apply pain relieving ointment or sprays(volini). You can take analgesics or NSAIDS for relieve, one sos after taking food.

Warm compression or gentle massage may help. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get routine investigations & imaging tests done to detect the pathology causing you discomfort.

You will be treated depending on the severity of symptoms & pathology detected.

Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K
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What Causes Pins And Needles In Knee And Inner Calf?

Hello, You have moved a lot o heavy boxes in the recent past & now are experiencing pins and needles in the knee and inner calf. Pinched nerve, sprain & strain, nerve compression syndrome, neurological issues, restless leg syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, etc may cause such symptoms. You should take rest & stop activities that may further aggravate the pain or cause compression in the pinched nerve. You may have to take the help of a brace or a splint to immobilize the area affected in order to give the affected area rest. For relieve you can apply pain relieving ointment or sprays(volini). You can take analgesics or NSAIDS for relieve, one sos after taking food. Warm compression or gentle massage may help. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get routine investigations & imaging tests done to detect the pathology causing you discomfort. You will be treated depending on the severity of symptoms & pathology detected. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Nupur K