I have been unusually active the past two weeks and started to feel pain in my ankle a kind of gout pain. Now I am experiencing general over all pain in both legs that spikes when I cough or sneeze. Both legs feel like over stuffed sausages as well. Any idea on what is happening?
Hi, Since you were unusually active for past 2 weeks there chances you might have hurt your back or had any previous injury that has led to disc prolapse (pinched nerve) in your back. Coughing or sneezing increases pressure on your lower back, so you out get more pain (increase in intervertebral pressure). You need to get an MRI done for the diagnosis Also need to take rest, prevent from straining your back. Avoid flexion movements. Take Hot packs in the center of your lower back. Also hot water bath on legs will help you to relieve symptoms to some extent. If the pain is unbearable you can take over the counter medicines like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.