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@lindasrk11 thank you for your advice. I've been thinking of red light therapy too and can you tell me what kind your husband has. I don't have a problem going to bed. My legs don't hurt, but it's my calves that's giving me trouble during the day. Standing, walking and even sitting. My statin dosage is very low, 5 mg every other day. I have stopped for 4 months one time and the pain did not stop. Right now I'm going to physical therapy. Apparently I need to build up my hip muscle and have a stronger core. It's very difficult when you are in your late 70s . I hope it's not too late to ditch the statin and go on red yeast rice. Thanks again.
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@mayofeb2020 Hi! I'm sorry you aren't getting relief yet. The one i got him is the Novaalab Novaa Light Pad. It wraps around your leg so he uses it on both his thigh and his calf. Does that statin dosage do the job for you? Because if it does work and your pain doesn't change when you go off it, it probably isn't the cause. I have neuropathy in an odd place that started after an operation and there is not one doctor who has even tried to explain it. They shrug like it's the mystery of the universe. (Which means: medicine has not discovered specifically what causes it, they just have a bunch of multiple choice answers.) My husband's statin dosage was over 40 mg/day for decades. His neuropathy is unlikely to go away but he can mitigate it. As far as PT: you ALWAYS need to to build your hip muscles, your glutes and your core when you're our age--that's not a very specific protocol. Those muscles ARE critical and will help you walk better, which you absolutely should prioritize. But I think consistent and regular movement of the legs throughout the day, every day, is a big part of the answer. Studies are showing that consistent movement is better than the gym for general health. I try to stand, stretch and/or do SOMETHING every hour (even ankle rotations count.) There are plenty of sitting and prone exercises that don't take much time or equipment. Your PT should have plenty of options for you. I have been following Debra Atkinson ("Flipping50") since she started that business. I have subscribed since the beginning but she has plenty of things for free on YouTube and Instagram.