Anyone here have peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

I was just diagnosed after breaking my hip. Now I can't walk more then 1/2 mile without my calf and leg hurting. My ankle swells and aches. My Dr requested a scan and determined it was PAD. I was told it was my veins however not my arteries that have clogging. So I believe I have PVI, not PAD. So after researching for myself I have started taking Antiseptic Krill. And I believe it is helping. The ankle swelling has gotten better for sure. I am still looking for more natural help. I will take any advice. Thabks

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I have it and except for a few things that I know, I am totally in the dark. Doctor really not much help, just said I have it, and of course the usual, no smoking, watch your diet, keep weight down, etc. All of which I am and have been compliant with. I did have a blood clot 18 months ago in a major artery with 2 surgeries, stent put in and 2/3 of my small intesties removed in a small bowel resection, so the thought of another clot, although I guess a different kind, scares the you know what out of me. The other one cost me a total of almost 20 days in hospital (2 sessions, first hospital session didn't diagnose the clot), 60 days rehab and still ongoing doctor appointments, scans, etc. Event left me diagnosed as severe malnutrition (went dowm to 79 pounds) and tons of other obstacles to overcome. And until reading my medical reports after finally being released didn't realize they had basically figured I wouldn't survive even the initial surgery. That was really errie reading those remarks. I am finding it really hard to figure out exactly what this diagnosis really entails.

Stop taking it and force them to put you on something more effective or stronger, period. You have to stand up for yourself!

Likely, sadly as there is no cure other than major lifestyle changes to keep your cholesterol low and out of your blood. Google apheresis for high cholesterol. The good thin about this condition is you must continue to be active and move, move, move as much as possible. My wife and I walk 2 to 3 miles every other day or so...we manage but I have 22 conditions mostly vascular issues w aneurysm and blood clots only 63...

I was diagnosed with PAD after having blood clot removed from behind my knee in 2023..it was 6 months after having COVID. The Vasc surgeon said the clot was covid related. I left the hospital having to take 2 strong blood thinners, a statin and an 81mg aspirin daily. 7months later I was back in the ER with a baseball size hematoma on my hand. Vasc dr took me off 1 of the blood thinners. As of today I'm only taking the statin and an 81mg aspirin. I'd like to get off the statin as it causes terrible leg cramps in my calves. I see the Vasc dr tomorrow. I'm hoping she considers taking me off them. I've had sciatica for almost 4months now and it's just compounding the statin pains.
My best to everyone here suffering - sending you a virtual hug! xo

Yes I was diagnosed 2023. I have had a leg bypass July/2024 on my right leg and a angiogram on my left leg in 2024 and recently 2 weeks ago.

Hello, I was diagnosed with PAD last year and a bakers cyst on the back of my left knee. Circulation in left leg worst than right. I exercise regularly and eat clean. Don’t smoke either. My legs ache at night and are restless, keeping me from a good night’s sleep. Any suggestions or advice. Thanks

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May help you.

I have peripheral artery disease, after many attempts to save my legs I'm now a bilateral above knee amputee. 🙃.
Still have pain at end of stumps and hip. This will be my new normal I guess,
Best of luck to anyone else here!