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What Causes Pain In Legs And Fatigue Post Bypass Surgery?
I have peripheral vascular disease and a year ago had bifem aorto bypass surgery...past 6 months have had no energy and past two months lots of muscle pain in legs..I take station meds since the surgery...had vitamin d level checked the other day and it s at a 9... Do statin drugs cause vitamin d problems?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain pain in legs and fatigue post bypass surgery . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like avascular necrosis , bursitis , epididymitis , muscle strain , pinched nerve or sciatica . It can also occur due to post surgery complications, so consult your acrdiologist and discuss about it . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon also for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically or order ultrasound or x-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may refer you to neurologist for nerve problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain In Legs And Fatigue Post Bypass Surgery?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain pain in legs and fatigue post bypass surgery . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like avascular necrosis , bursitis , epididymitis , muscle strain , pinched nerve or sciatica . It can also occur due to post surgery complications, so consult your acrdiologist and discuss about it . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon also for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically or order ultrasound or x-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may refer you to neurologist for nerve problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari