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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bloating And Tingling Ostentation On Legs

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Question : For the past few years I have been to the doctor multiple times. My old doctor kept telling me everything was in my head. My new doctor has diagnosed me with multiple problems. My problem now is that I keep feeling worse. I have uploaded reports from my doctor. I have been exercising more and eating healthier, but feeling worse. My blood pressure has been higher, I am tired most of the time and I am in constant pain. Any insight into what could be causing all this would be great. The newest issues is the severe bloating and swelling in my legs. I have been trying to pinpoint if there is a certain food that causes this, but nothing seems to stand out. I have also had chest tightness that feels different than the usual caused from acid reflux. Please help. I'm exhausted.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I am always here to help

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I should rightfully start by saying that your problems could quite possibly be due to various conditions, but let us try to concentrate on your current complaints.

Starting with rise in blood pressure, this could be due to any of the possible reasons:

+Thyroid abnormalities
+Too much salt in diet
+Lack of physical activity or not enough
+Smoking
+Alcohol consumption
+High levels of stress
+Older age
+Genetics
+Poor renal function
+Adrenal disorders
+Family history of hypertension
and a few others.

But it is not important to find the exact cause of a rise in blood pressure once hypertension is diagnosed, not as important as it is to find the right medication to control it. So please speak to your doctor to prescribe anti-hypertensives and find the right one for you.

As for lethargy, this could easily be due to the asthma that you have mentioned in your medical history. I wish you have been prescribed medications for asthma as they will certainly help to improve oxygen delivery which will most certainly help to restore your strength and physical capabilities.

Now coming to the constant pain, I would like to know where exactly you are experiencing this pain, so please do write back to me with this information. I can understand that our discussion may be lengthy and hope you understand too that this would be expected as you have more than one issue ma'am. But please know that I am here to help and will do so to the maximum thill the end.

The oedema of your legs could be due to the rise in blood pressure, asthma (poor oxygen delivery) or the recent kidney issues. This may require the introduction of a medication called lassie (furosemide) that will help control your blood pressure as well as the swelling to a certain extent.

Please write back to me with the medications you have been prescribed for your acid reflux so I can help you on that.

I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, or extra information that can be helpful. I would be more than happy to help.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (3 hours later)
I am using qvar for my asthma. Keeps it controlled. My pain is in my middle back, and kidney area. I also have some pain in my legs. I walk most evenings and do not use a lot of salt. Granted my walks could be longer, but the pain in back gets intense. We moved a couple of months ago and it seems that my back pain has increased since then. I spend a lot more time outside.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I suspect a reduced calcium, vitamin D, etc.

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.

My sincere apologies for the delay as I had a busy day at the OT.

Well Qvar (with the active ingredient beclomethasone) is a corticosteroid and with long-term use can certainly affect calcium levels in the body by reducing it. Reduced calcium levels can make the bones weaker and result in the aches and pains you are experiencing in the back, leg and joint regions. So it would be wise to take this up with your prescribing doctor and also getting a few values checked which I will mention in the next paragraph.

Another cause for the pain could also be age-related; you are 40-years old and at this tender age most women start experiencing symptoms of pre- or peri- menopause which also include reduced levels of calcium in the body and weak or more vulnerable bones. I would thus recommend a visit to the doctor to check on calcium, vitamin D, etc; levels along with a hormone level check.

I am very happy that you spend a lot of time outside and always encourage to do the same as this will certainly get you a lot of sun and also exercise to keep you fit. But the only problem seems to be the pain that has been restricting you, which is why I have recommended a check on a few levels in the previous paragraph. Once we find the problem and treat it, you should never feel any restrictions to go out anymore.

I hope this helps to answer your worries. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you ma'am. Looking forward to hearing from you in order to help you further.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (4 hours later)
I recently had my vitamin and mineral levels checked and they all came back within normal range. I am assuming this included calcium. But would it pay just to start taking a calcium supplement?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you most certainly can

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.

Close to the lower end of the normal range values can also trigger symptoms in some and so I would advise initiation of the supplement.

All women approaching or who have already attained menopause are advised calcium and vitamin D supplements as menopause brings along the cessation of production and utilization of dietary calcium. There will be no harm in initiating a calcium supplement ma'am.

I hope I have explained things in a manner best understood by you. Please feel free to write back to me anytime, I am always here for you.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bloating And Tingling Ostentation On Legs

Brief Answer: I am always here to help Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I should rightfully start by saying that your problems could quite possibly be due to various conditions, but let us try to concentrate on your current complaints. Starting with rise in blood pressure, this could be due to any of the possible reasons: +Thyroid abnormalities +Too much salt in diet +Lack of physical activity or not enough +Smoking +Alcohol consumption +High levels of stress +Older age +Genetics +Poor renal function +Adrenal disorders +Family history of hypertension and a few others. But it is not important to find the exact cause of a rise in blood pressure once hypertension is diagnosed, not as important as it is to find the right medication to control it. So please speak to your doctor to prescribe anti-hypertensives and find the right one for you. As for lethargy, this could easily be due to the asthma that you have mentioned in your medical history. I wish you have been prescribed medications for asthma as they will certainly help to improve oxygen delivery which will most certainly help to restore your strength and physical capabilities. Now coming to the constant pain, I would like to know where exactly you are experiencing this pain, so please do write back to me with this information. I can understand that our discussion may be lengthy and hope you understand too that this would be expected as you have more than one issue ma'am. But please know that I am here to help and will do so to the maximum thill the end. The oedema of your legs could be due to the rise in blood pressure, asthma (poor oxygen delivery) or the recent kidney issues. This may require the introduction of a medication called lassie (furosemide) that will help control your blood pressure as well as the swelling to a certain extent. Please write back to me with the medications you have been prescribed for your acid reflux so I can help you on that. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, or extra information that can be helpful. I would be more than happy to help. Best wishes.