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