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Posted 3/9/2006 9:42 PM (GMT 0)

redface  am a 62 yearold male.

Has anyone experienced leg and foot pain from osteoarthritis or prostate problems? The pain started in November 05. I fist went to a urologist to have my prostate checked. He said there was some enlargment and gave me an antibiotic. No change in the symptoms after two weeks. Went to a second urologist and he said there was no enlargement and whatever is causing the pain, in his opinion, was not because of my prostate. I told my pcp about the pain and he did some xrays of my hips. Said there were signs of osteoarthritis...probably causing the pain. My right leg and foot is affected by the pain. The foot feels like it is numb sometimes. After sitting, for as little as 5 minutes, when I first stand up to walk, both feet hurt for a few minutes.

Anyone have a similar experience?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Posted 3/9/2006 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Buddy Hi,I want to welcome to HW.You have came to a wounderful place and the people here are just wounderful.I have crohns,oa,ra sjerens and newest dx ankylosing spondylitis.I have OA in my left knee left foot and in my left hip.Infact I'am fixen to have knee replacement on the fourth of april my left knee is just to far gone.

I have the pin and needle feeling in my feet as well and when I first get up in the morning I have to be careful because it takes me a few minutes to get to where I'am stable enough to stand on my own.Yes I do have extream pain as well.Do you have any thing for pain if not then you may want to ask your doctor if he will give you something to help with the pain......Please let me know how you are doing and do feel free to ask more questions.
Posted 3/14/2006 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Curley...the feedback is appreciated. I take ibuprofen, but it will sometimes cause my legs and feet to swell. The Dr. gave me a script for a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory med. Took it for 5 days and on the 5th day, the legs and feet were very swollen. Went on the net and found swelling/fluid retention to be one of the side-effects. Have an appt. in 3 wks. Will post the drs. comments.

Posted 3/18/2006 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Buddy Hi,I as well have swelling in both leg's and some times my ankles swell so bad you can't tell what is my leg and what is my ankle's.You may want to ask if you can be out on a low dose of lasix are bumex both are good.I take both to help keep the edema(fluid)under controll.I my self cannot take anti-inflamatory med's because i have crohn's and they are a no-no.Please keep me posted on how you are doing and if you have any more question's please do ask.
Posted 3/21/2006 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Buddy...how's it going?
Just checking in to see how you are & how the leg is.
Sincerely,
Erin
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