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Octogenarian With Osteoporosis And Hypertension Experiencing Severe Pain In Upper Leg. What Could This Be?
Hi, I am the sole care giver for my Mother who is 87 years old. She has osteoporsis and had a lot of pain in her back. The doctor prescribed Lidocaine 5% patch. Works wonders, but now she is experienceing severe upper leg pain. She is not eating very well and I have to force her to drink. She is also on two different water pills for high blood pressure. My sister and I have some to the conclusion that maybe the leg pain is from a potassium deficiency. She uses a walker to get around and now I have to practically lift her up and she is very shaky on her feet. I think it is weakness. Please Help!
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the leg could be related to osteoarthritis or a muscle spasm. If it is not relieved with hot fomentation and muscle relaxants then needs investigations. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com
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Octogenarian With Osteoporosis And Hypertension Experiencing Severe Pain In Upper Leg. What Could This Be?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the leg could be related to osteoarthritis or a muscle spasm. If it is not relieved with hot fomentation and muscle relaxants then needs investigations. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com