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What Causes Heaviness In The Legs Along With Sharp Arm Pain?

For three or four weeks I have experienced, lethargy, heaviness in my legs from time to time, mild pins and needles in my left arm and occasional breathlessness. I am 75 and according to my latest medical (last year) in good health. I had cancer of the breast 11 years ago, non agressive, treated with radiation.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Hi,

We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.

Based on the history you have shared, you need to have radiological Scans for spine including cervical and lumbar spine and to work up for any possibility of having any nerve compression or collapsed vertebrae.

Also, neurosurgeon review may be needed and a detailed neurological examination of the sensory system may be needed.

Supplements for calcium D3 B12 and folic acid may also help. OTC analgesic like acetaminophen can be used for symptomatic relief.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Heaviness In The Legs Along With Sharp Arm Pain?

Hi, We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it s sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, you need to have radiological Scans for spine including cervical and lumbar spine and to work up for any possibility of having any nerve compression or collapsed vertebrae. Also, neurosurgeon review may be needed and a detailed neurological examination of the sensory system may be needed. Supplements for calcium D3 B12 and folic acid may also help. OTC analgesic like acetaminophen can be used for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician