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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Pain In An Elderly Person

I been having leg pains for the past several years just increasing getting worse. Its getting hard for me to stand or walk. I ve been to see a heart doctor and they didn t see a blockage. I m 60 yrs old and am about 50 lbs over weight. I have COPD, High blood pressure, high cholesterol and back pain.
posted on Sun, 25 Sep 2016
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Hello,

Firstly, are you on medications like steroids for COPD? Age-related wearing off of the joints is very common especially in COPD patients who are known to take steroids as a part of their treatment leading to bone erosion (osteoporosis) which can weaken the bones.

In my opinion, kindly consult an orthopedician for a clinical examination and serum calcium levels and bone density test. The doctor may put you on vitamin D3 supplements and calcium supplements and exercises which can reduce the pain.

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

Regards,
Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Pain In An Elderly Person

Hello, Firstly, are you on medications like steroids for COPD? Age-related wearing off of the joints is very common especially in COPD patients who are known to take steroids as a part of their treatment leading to bone erosion (osteoporosis) which can weaken the bones. In my opinion, kindly consult an orthopedician for a clinical examination and serum calcium levels and bone density test. The doctor may put you on vitamin D3 supplements and calcium supplements and exercises which can reduce the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician