what is PAD?

Question

i have P.A.D. in my legs what can i do about it
my legs feel like they weigh 500pounds
and it is getting worse

Answer 1

Peripheral arterial disease

Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. This causes a decrease in blood flow that can injure nerves and other tissues.

Treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms and self-care to improve circulation.

Medications may be required to control the disorder, including pain relievers, blood thinners, and medications to enlarge (dilate) the affected artery or arteries.

Surgery is usually performed only on severe cases where the ability to work or pursue essential activities is affected. Surgery may consist of removing the lining of the artery (endarterectomy), or repairing or replacing the vessel (grafting); most commonly, bypass surgery is performed, using a vein or synthetic graft.

Some people with peripheral artery disease may require amputation. Raters are higher particularly among African Americans and Hispanics with diabetes.

Alternatives to surgery may include treatments such as balloon angioplasty (a similar technique to that used to open the coronary arteries, but performed on the blood vessels of the affected extremity), sometimes followed by stent implantation, laser treatment, or other treatments.

Self-care:

Exercise must be balanced with rest. Walking or other activity, performed to the point of pain and alternated with rest periods, is often recommended. Over time, circulation improves because of the development of collateral (new, small) blood vessels.

Massage therapy can help with the symptoms as well as stimulating the blood vessels.

Stop smoking! Smoking constricts arteries, decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen and increases the risk of forming clots (thrombi and emboli).

Foot care is particularly important if diabetes is also present. Wear shoes that fit properly. Pay attention to any cuts, scrapes or injury -- the tissues heal slowly when there is decreased circulation and are prone to infection.

If cholesterol is high, change the diet to a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet.

take this list to your medical doctor and go over all of the symptoms And treatments. find out what can be done for you Immediately so you do not suffer. this condition can be treated and you can feel much better. Best wishes

Answer 2

See a chiropractor and massage therapist.

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Answer 3

Pad is peripheral artery disease, circulatory problems with the legs, arms, etc. Let your doctor know about this problem immediately.