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Diabetes, Overweight, High Cholesterol, Have Edema, Sharp Pain In Toes, Pain In Lower Extremities. Tests Denied Heart Blockages. How Can I Overcome This?
Hi, Im a 50 year old man that is experiencing edema and pain in the lower etremities with like electical shocks to my toes. I went to cardilogist and had test to see if there was blockage problems in my heart and test turned out ok. I am diebetic with high cholestrol problems and over weight . I ve been dieting for two months and lost 34 lbs by eating healthier and reducing intake of food. I want to exercise but my legs are so achy that i ve only waled a few times. Please give me advice im tired of feeling like im a 90 year old.
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
Hi there...
In diabetic patients if heart test including echocardiography is normal than edema and painful leg need evaluation for diabetic nephropathy ,so you should get 24 hour urinary protein,along with simple urine RE for the eveidence of proteinurea,check your kidney function test,serum albumin and proceed further.
Regards.
In diabetic patients if heart test including echocardiography is normal than edema and painful leg need evaluation for diabetic nephropathy ,so you should get 24 hour urinary protein,along with simple urine RE for the eveidence of proteinurea,check your kidney function test,serum albumin and proceed further.
Regards.
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