PREGNANCYWe present a unique case of a 44-year-old woman who presented at 29 weeks' gestation with proximal limb pain and elevated creatine kinase. This occurred in the background of premature cataracts, atrial fibrillation and abnormal liver function. Clinical, pathologic...
it’s the genuinely terriblepregnancy heartburn(ormorning sickness). And when it’s none of those things, it’s Charley horses ripping through your calves. In the moment, it can be hard even to make your brain compute while you writhe around in pain. The whys and hows don’t matter...
Although mild foot and ankle swelling during pregnancy is normal, sudden swelling that is painful — especially if it's in one leg only — could be an indication ofa blood clot (deep vein thrombosis). A sudden increase in swelling also might mean that your blood pressure is higher than norm...
Low back pain: Low back painfrom sciatica (inflammation of the sciatic nerve) may radiate into the buttocks and down the leg. The distribution of pain depends upon which nerve root is involved; therefore one may feel the pain in the foot, shin, or thigh. A variety of changes in the bac...
Hot and cold therapy is a vital part of the pain control and anti inflammatory management of lower back and leg pain.This especially true forLEG PAIN DURING PREGNANCYwhen of course medication is verboten. Arthritis in lower back Falls on the buttocks, other injuries that were not well managed...
Leg pain can be debilitating and a bothersome aspect of one’s daily life. There are many causes of leg pain, most of which are diagnosed incorrectly or even overlooked during examination. When evaluating leg pain, it is crucial to find the source of the pain by ruling out different causes...
Sometimes women experience sciatica during pregnancy as the enlarged uterus presses against the sciatic nerve and postural dysfunctions associated with carrying the extra weight pulls their spine out of proper alignment.When it comes to sciatica, the right question isn’t “Is sciatica causing my leg...
This only started happening during my pregnancy. How can I stop it from happening? A1 You can try to prevent night cramps by wearing socks to bed or by pressing your foot against the bed board. If the painful cramps continue, ask your doctor about calcium or magnesium supplements as they ...
During pregnancy, especially when lying down or walking, the womb can press on the sciatic nerve and can cause low back pain and tingling in one or both legs. Bulging or herniated disc is also a common cause. Symptoms usually go away after childbirth. INJURIES Leg Numbness After Surgery Leg...
Restless leg syndrome is relatively common during pregnancy, especially in the second half of pregnancy. While most medications used to treat restless leg syndrome have not been adequately studied in pregnant women, the non-medication treatments and techniques described above can be very helpful. Furth...