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Leg Pain For Months. Overweight. Working As Nursing Assistant. Is This A Sign Of Illness?
I am a 61 yr old nursing assistant and am on my feet all day. The last few months I have been experiencing a lot of leg pain. I wear orthotics in my shoes and also wear compression stockings. I am somewhat overweight(about 25 lbs) but have been doing this work for 26 years and never had this problem before. Any ideas?
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
Heloo..
Thank you for choosing HCM.
Well being overweight can be a prime reason for the pain, try reducing your weight
by following a diet plan , basically stay on a high protein diet.As you said you have been doing this for 26 years so it obviously has taken a toll on your body , try losing some weight and see if the problem persists.
Thank you and take care
Thank you for choosing HCM.
Well being overweight can be a prime reason for the pain, try reducing your weight
by following a diet plan , basically stay on a high protein diet.As you said you have been doing this for 26 years so it obviously has taken a toll on your body , try losing some weight and see if the problem persists.
Thank you and take care
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