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What Causes Severe Pain And Weakness In Right Leg With History Of Polio?
i was a poleo when i wa 4 years old 1968 as i grew up my right leg got well.and now it is starting too bother me again.cant hardly stand up on it.i wear a knee brace my knee come out of joint and my calf mucle pains badly.is there a method to help,strenthing my leg again?
Wed, 8 May 2019
Hello,
It is a neuropathic pain only.
As a first line management you can take gabapentin for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is a neuropathic pain only.
As a first line management you can take gabapentin for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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