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How Can Muscle Ache In The Left Leg Be Treated?

Yes, thank you. I am 68, exercise regularly, score in the low-risk category on cholesterol, did fine, according to my doctor, on a stress test I took last month, and have a reasonably healthy diet. But each of my three brothers have had varying issues of heart disease, with one having a blockage and open-heart surgery. That factor and my CT calcium scan scoring of 277 persuaded the doctor (a cardiologist referred to me by my GP doctor) to prescribe a daily regimen for me of 20 mg rosuvastin plus aspirin. Two weeks into this and I incurred muscle pain in my left leg, some cramping and weight gain. (1) Could my CT scan scoring have been incorrect? and (2) If accurate, weighing the positive health factors against the risk factors, would it be reasonable for me to stop taking the stain altogether, and perhaps revisit this question in five years or so? The muscle pain has impacted my daily life in knee bends in my weight training/gym sessions, my yoga, and squatting at the pool to do my swim laps. ( I swim for 25 min. five days a week, do yoga for an hour 3 times a week, and one hour of a gym session 2 or 3 days a week.) I appreciate your observations and guidance on this. Phil Rhoads. ( YYYY@YYYY )
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Thanks for your query on HCM

"As" per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this -

1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Cardiologist] and to confirm do an ultrasound to check blood flow.

2)Do take prescribed medication as prescribed by your Doctor and discuss about other medications like [clopidogrel] to prevent blood clots and [cilostazol]for leg pain.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Try to quit smoking if you're a smoker.

2)If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in good control.

3)Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 minutes at least three times a week.

4)Lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, if applicable.

5)Eat foods that are low in saturated fat.

6)Try to maintain a healthy weight.

Hope that helps
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How Can Muscle Ache In The Left Leg Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Cardiologist] and to confirm do an ultrasound to check blood flow. 2)Do take prescribed medication as prescribed by your Doctor and discuss about other medications like [clopidogrel] to prevent blood clots and [cilostazol]for leg pain. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Try to quit smoking if you re a smoker. 2)If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in good control. 3)Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 minutes at least three times a week. 4)Lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, if applicable. 5)Eat foods that are low in saturated fat. 6)Try to maintain a healthy weight. Hope that helps