Depression Leg Pain Personality Change
Pain - leg; Aches - leg; Cramps - leg
Home Care
If you have leg pain from cramps or overuse, take these steps first:
- Rest as much as possible.
- Elevate your leg.
- Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often for the first few days.
- Gently stretch and massage cramping muscles.
- Take over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
For leg pain caused by varicose veins, leg elevation and compression with elastic bandages or support hose can help.
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