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What Causes Weakness In Legs And Difficulty In Climbing Up Stairs?
Question: My mother who is 59 years old is having the problem of pain in the lower legs starting from knees till foot since last December.
She was suggested blood tests by local orthopediacian , that indicated deficiency in vitamin D and calcium. Also the X ray for the knees was done that indicated a slight gap in her left knee.
She was prescribed calcium and vitamin D tablets which she is taking for the last six months. The current problem is that she faces weakness in legs and can neither stand for a long time on her legs nor walk long distances. She also faces difficulty climbing stairs.
please suggest.
Thanks.
She was suggested blood tests by local orthopediacian , that indicated deficiency in vitamin D and calcium. Also the X ray for the knees was done that indicated a slight gap in her left knee.
She was prescribed calcium and vitamin D tablets which she is taking for the last six months. The current problem is that she faces weakness in legs and can neither stand for a long time on her legs nor walk long distances. She also faces difficulty climbing stairs.
please suggest.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
She is likely to be benefitted by Diacerine, glucosamine and Vitamin D3.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your mother is likely to be having osteoarthritis with vitamin D deficiency as it is common in her age. I think she is likely to be benefitted by Diacerine, glucosamine and vitamin D3. She can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Quadriceps excercises and physiotherapy is beneficial.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
She is likely to be benefitted by Diacerine, glucosamine and Vitamin D3.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your mother is likely to be having osteoarthritis with vitamin D deficiency as it is common in her age. I think she is likely to be benefitted by Diacerine, glucosamine and vitamin D3. She can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Quadriceps excercises and physiotherapy is beneficial.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your quick reply.
Can you please suggest the medicine name that she can take and for how long.
Is her condition curable?
Thanks.
Can you please suggest the medicine name that she can take and for how long.
Is her condition curable?
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Cartisafe D, D3 must (60K), brufen 600 mg.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
She can take tab cartisafe D( glucosamine +Diacerine) once in a day after meals. She can take D3 must (60k) once in a week with a glass full of milk. She can take ibuprofen ( brufen 600 mg two times in a day after meals) for pain relief.These all are prescription medicines. Condition is treatable. It is not fully cureable. I can better help you if you can upload x ray and reports.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Cartisafe D, D3 must (60K), brufen 600 mg.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
She can take tab cartisafe D( glucosamine +Diacerine) once in a day after meals. She can take D3 must (60k) once in a week with a glass full of milk. She can take ibuprofen ( brufen 600 mg two times in a day after meals) for pain relief.These all are prescription medicines. Condition is treatable. It is not fully cureable. I can better help you if you can upload x ray and reports.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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