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Suggest Remedies For Impaired Balance Due To Varicose Veins In Legs And RLS

hi i have very bad varicose veins in both legs and also suffer badly with restless leg syndrome for which i take ropinorole tablets i was on one mg per day but over last three years have been increased to three mg because it has got so bad but i find over the last three to four months my legs feel very weak and sort of rubbery which is making me loose my balance a lot i also suffer with oestoathritis in my spine which causes lots of problems with hips and legs i am 70 next month and my legs are the main reason i am writing to you .can you help please .
Fri, 18 Oct 2019
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Hi,

With a history of severe venous disease, osteoarthritis of the spine and restless leg syndrome, it is understandable that you are in distress. You should consider blood tests to make sure that there are no additional reasons for the weakness eg: complete blood count and thyroid function tests. Imaging may also be needed as well. It may be best to be assessed by a neurologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Impaired Balance Due To Varicose Veins In Legs And RLS

Hi, With a history of severe venous disease, osteoarthritis of the spine and restless leg syndrome, it is understandable that you are in distress. You should consider blood tests to make sure that there are no additional reasons for the weakness eg: complete blood count and thyroid function tests. Imaging may also be needed as well. It may be best to be assessed by a neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician