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PV and peripheral artery disease PAD

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 11, 2023 | Replies (13)
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@ancopau1998

Hi Deanna, what were your symptoms in April? I have a brown patch on my lower leg and was told it is from veins in my leg. As far as a Dopler were you given that when you had the symptoms. I had a total knee replacement in 2016 then in 2019 it became infected and had to be taken out. Was without a knee for 6 months. Thats when I started to get the brown patch on my leg. I think maybe I need a doppler study, what do you think? Thank You Angie

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deannarls | @deannarls | Sep 9, 2023

Hello Angie,

I had cramps in my calves. If you go online and review symptom for PAD - that is one of the main symptoms. The Internet advised to walk despite the pain - walk/rest - walk/rest until you build up a tolerance and eventually you can walk further distances - the Internet site I reviewed said it tales 6 months to improve. The walking worked and I eventually purchased a treadmill. Now, I walk 15 minutes at a walking speed of 3 miles per hour - rest/repest - rest repeat until I walk 50 minutes. I also stopped eating sweets and lost 31 pounds. The more weight we carry the harder it is on our veins and arteries. The walking creates pathways for our blood to flow so oxygen will get to my lower extremities. I also had the CT scan of my aorta - the CT is wonderful because it showed everything that is going on from waist down. I have sent everything to the Vascular Dept at Mayo and hopeful they will get back to me next week. Hope this helps - Deanna

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