I am a 66 yr old morbidly obese female (5 4 and 285 lbs). I live at home and take care of myself and our home but am fairly inactive. For several weeks my legs seem to ache more than usual (I have bad knees due to injury and arthritis and weight). My left leg aches more than the right and wakes me up sometimes at night. I take 2 aleve a day. Sometimes I substitute that with ibuprofen. Should I be concerned or is it something I can cover with my Dr in a month when I see him? It s not joint pain....more like muscle or behind my knee
Hi, Thanks for your query. Your pain is due to Arthritis. When bone is not able to take weight due to arthritis than it has to be shared by muscles. It causes pain in thigh and calf muscles. The following measures will help with the paid regular Exercise. Exercise can increase your endurance and strengthen the muscles around your joint, making your joint more stable. Stick to gentle exercises, such as walking, biking or swimming. Lose weight if you are obese-Being overweight or obese increases the stress on your weight-bearing joints, such as your knees and your hips. Even a small amount of weight loss can relieve some pressure and reduce your pain. Use heat and cold to manage pain. Both heat and cold can relieve pain in your joint. Heat also relieves stiffness and cold can relieve muscle spasms. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care