leg pain

[jeepster]

I have a pain in my leg and I thought I had  pulled a muscle. It is at the back of my thigh and I have no idea how I did it. I have had it for about 4 weeks and have put off going to the doctor. When I sit down it feels like it is pulling and when I get up it takes a while for it to get going! I have no back pain and I know it is not sciatica as I also suffer with that. I just wondered if anyone knows what it is and if it is a pulled muscle then how long does it take to heal and  can a doctor do anything about it?

[FP]

It sounds like you have pulled a muscle badly and it may take a while to heal.  However, I would definitely go to a doctor to have it checked out.  He/She might give you some advice on what you should or shouldn't be doing to aid healing.  Best wishes.

[jake-the-peg]

Strained Hamstring

http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/healthy_living/lifestyle/exercise/exercise6_thigh.html

Not a great deal other than rest, you might get some benefit from massage bit of deep heat.

If you do sport make sure you warm up well

[smudge]

Best bet would be to visit your GP for diagnosis or referral jeepster.

Hope you feel better soon.

[jeepster]

Thank you all for your replies.I have now made an appointment with the doctor. J the P, I have been using deep heat for nearly a week now but it seems to be getting worse,anyway lets hope get it sorted tomorrow! Many thanks again, Jeepster x

[jeepster]

I have been to doctors and it has been diagnosed as sciatica! Apparently you don't always get back pain with it. I have got some tablets so hopefully it wiil start to get better soon, thanks again,Jeepster x