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Osteopenia And High Cholesterol. Leg Pain. Taking Lipitor. Aging Or Arthritis Or Blood Vessel Narrowing?

Hello. I am a 52 year old male, reasonably healthy, though I have osteopenia and I take Lipitor for border-line high cholesterol. Recently, I have been experiencing leg pain whenever I cross my legs (the pain is in the hip) or sit Indian-style on the floor. I am also experiencing shin splints at night when I sleep. I have no trouble standing or sitting for a long period of time, and I do not have trouble breathing when I walk. Aging? Arthritis? Blood vessels narrowing? I will see my doctor soon for a regular check up so I am sure I will receive the proper diagnosis then. But what do you think, sir?
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The osteopenia and associated leg pain is an age related degenerative change in the bones and joints. Taking calcium and Vitamin D 3 supplements will be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Osteopenia And High Cholesterol. Leg Pain. Taking Lipitor. Aging Or Arthritis Or Blood Vessel Narrowing?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The osteopenia and associated leg pain is an age related degenerative change in the bones and joints. Taking calcium and Vitamin D 3 supplements will be helpful. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com