I'm so sorry to hear about your ordeal. Those leg pains can be quite awful. You're right many don't know of the pain until they go through it themselves.
I hope that you're trying to move about some every day even if just a few steps. If the pain does not improve soon I would check back with the doctor. You may need some anti-inflamatory medicine to help the muscles heal faster. It can be a vicious cycle getting the leg healed and back to full functionality.
I hope you have a speedy recover from this and can get back to the sewing you so miss.
Have a Great Quilty Day!
Pam M