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Have Throbbing Pain. Have Osteoarthritis. Sleep Poor Due To Pain. Taking Requip. Suggestions?
I have throbbing pain in both legs every night. I have osteoarthritis in both hips. (Not in knees, though.). I am a 51 year old female.
I do not have significant swelling in my lower extremities, although occasional ankle puffiness in the evening. The pain starts about 5-10 min after I lie down, whether it's at the end of a day, or for a nap. I sleep very poorly due to this pain. I take Requip for RLS. I get ferritin infusions every three months s/p gastric bypass surgery in 2001. I currently weigh 170 lbs.
I do not have significant swelling in my lower extremities, although occasional ankle puffiness in the evening. The pain starts about 5-10 min after I lie down, whether it's at the end of a day, or for a nap. I sleep very poorly due to this pain. I take Requip for RLS. I get ferritin infusions every three months s/p gastric bypass surgery in 2001. I currently weigh 170 lbs.
Fri, 13 Sep 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have been severely affected by osteoarthritis. This needs proper hormonal supplements and specific therapy like bisphosphonates under the guidance of your orthopedician.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have been severely affected by osteoarthritis. This needs proper hormonal supplements and specific therapy like bisphosphonates under the guidance of your orthopedician.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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