Suggest Treatment For Painful Weak Legs

Posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014

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Question : I am 92 years old. I have very much pain and leg weakness when first arising, but continuing at lesser amounts as I move around. Is there likely to be anything that can be done for me? I have taken Cilostazol for improved blood flow which does not seem to help.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Intra-articular steroid injections

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Cilostazol is a best medications which works on long run. It does improve the blood supply which is very essential in a degenerating bone tissue (age related).

If the pain is unbearable you can take series of Intra-articular steroid injections. These not only reduce the pain but also help in regeneration of the joint tissue. Do discuss the same with your orthopedician.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar