Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Whom To Consult For Leg Pain While Walking? Some Relief With New Statin Medicine
I am a 79 year old male. I have had leg pain when I try to go for a walk but not when I am sitting. My cardiologist thought it might be from my zocor prescription so he put me on a new statin hoping that it might help. It helped a little but not much . What kind of a physician should should I now see. Some one suggested a neurologist. Please advise.
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
hello.what kind of pain is it?statins can cause some leg weakness or discomfort but not all the time.try taking it at bedtime instead of daytime. if the pain is numbing or like an electric shock, a neurologist is the one you go to. but if it's heaviness after prolonged standing or walking maybe a vascular surgeon if it does not improve when you switch your statins to bedtime.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Simvastatin
Loading Online Doctors....