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What Causes Pain And Weakness In Legs After Hysterectomy?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: After having hysterectomy I started to have a pain and weakness in my legs and my heart feels tired , I tried taking vitamins that impacted my heart more ,though, the pain in my muscle is a lot better . what to do ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hormone replacement therapy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Removal of ovaries in hysterectomy leads to weakness, bone pain and slight exertion on heart due to estrogen deficiency.
I will suggest you to take hormone replacement therapy if the problem is excessive.
You should also consult a cardiologist to get properly examined for any heart ailment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (18 minutes later)

No the ovaries were not removed and I had seen a gynecologist he did all the tests needed everything was normal except I was short on Vitamin D and my internist found that I have a relatively low level of vitamin b12 and some what iron low , to the higher end of low levels supposed , my blood pressure is perfect usually 110/60

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Supplementation required

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Low levels of vitamin D and vitamin B 12 leads to the symptoms you are having.
You should then take vitamin D supplements and vitamin B12 injection or tablets to make up for the deficiencies. This will relieve the symptoms.
Supplementation of these medications do not have any adverse effect on the heart.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar