Pain in the legs
An extremely common PAD symptom is claudication, a type of leg pain or discomfort. Because the arteries are clogged, they can’t deliver enough blood to the legs to support exertion. Some people say their legs feel “heavy” or tired, or they report a burning pain, Dr. Slovut says.
The pain can be in any part of the leg, from the calf to the thigh or buttock, and it may be in one or both legs. It’s also reproducible: The pain happens when walking a certain distance (like two blocks), it’s relieved by rest, and then occurs again when walking the same distance.
2 thoughts on “10 Warning Signs Cholesterol Is Harming Your Legs”
I had high cholesterol for years. I could not take cholesterol pills due to cramping in my legs. Fast forward.. Im not sure if Covid affected my blood vessels or if its claudication from high cholesterol. Anybody with high cholesterol needs to take it seriously. One angioplasty and two procedures later, I can honestly say, YOU dont want this pain. Its no joke wondering when and if a blood clot will suddenly kill you. As well as calf in leg, never stops hurting.
Very good info for all to know, every body must read, I recommend it.