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Are Tingling Sensation And Pain In The Legs Apart From Occasional Lightheadedness Related To High BP And Cholesterol?

Posted on Fri, 2 Sep 2022

Question: I am 72 and in good health but I am on blood pressure med and cholesterol is 258, hdl is ok, bad is 164. For the last few weeks my legs ache, sometimes slightly tingly, and occasionally light headed, or like the sensation that I need to eat, but don’t need to. I exercise well twice a week. I’m on vaca and called my Dr. And rec I go to urgent care. I really feel fine.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably symptoms related to high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms can be related to high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
These diagnoses can cause narrowing of the arteries that deliver blood to your legs and cause leg ache, also, tingling sensation.
High blood pressure can also cause a feeling of lightheadedness.

So, I would suggest you:
- To measure regularly the blood pressure
- To review the medications that you are already taking for the blood pressure
- Take prescribed medications to lower total cholesterol levels like statins. You should consult your doctor about these medications
- Low sodium intake
- Low caffeine
- Exercise regularly

Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question I'll be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician

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