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What Causes Weakness And Pain In The Legs?

My husband has been seeing the doctor regarding some heart issues and his high blood pressure. He has also been experiencing high sugar reads as well and he is on Levimir w/Novilin R which has helped somewhat. He has been checked out and his doctor and the cardiologist don t believe that he is in any cardiac distress at this time. His dr. has given him a new prescription (clonidine) for his high bp. My husband been on many other medications for his diabetes over the 35 years since he was diagnosed with diabetes. By the way my husband is 78 years of age and has been very active and just retired 7 months ago. He has been experiencing over the last 4-6 months weakness and achiness in his legs and he feels tired most of the time and I guess my question is what other issue could he be experiencing besides just getting old? Sometimes we are feeling that the doctor(s) just don t know where to go from here? Any ideas????? Thank you
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

There can be associated osteoporosis and arthritis
So forsteo will be better for osteoporosis and you can start consulting your doctor.

Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12,
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.

You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Weakness And Pain In The Legs?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. There can be associated osteoporosis and arthritis So forsteo will be better for osteoporosis and you can start consulting your doctor. Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12, I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies. You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.