Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > For the past several weeks I've had a weakness in my leg muscles...even a > heavy feeling. Accompaying this has been an unsteadiness...not dizzy but > it's like walking on the deck of a ship that is gently rocking. Wade, Excessively low blood pressure? Side effect of a statin if you are taking one of those (in which case you need to ask your doc about that pronto.) Can you reduce the dosage of any of your meds since the ablation, with your doc's okay, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > For the past several weeks I've had a weakness in my leg muscles...even a > heavy feeling. Accompaying this has been an unsteadiness...not dizzy but > it's like walking on the deck of a ship that is gently rocking. I've had a > echo and C-Scan and MRI and everything was normal...so no neurological or > heart reasons that can be found. I have been on Flecinade since 10/02 (my > ablation) plus am also on Nadolol and Accupril Accupril Side Effects http://www.accessmednet.com/prescription-drug-information/accupril- quinapril.html Adverse Side Effects: The following side effects should be reported to your doctor immediately, or medical advice sought if your doctor is not available. If they are serious, you will need to contact emergency personnel and seek treatment at once. Undesirably High Levels of Potassium: Confusion, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, numbness or tingling (feet, hands, lips), shortness of breath, weakness or heavy sensation in legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > For the past several weeks I've had a weakness in my leg muscles...even a > heavy feeling. Accompaying this has been an unsteadiness...not dizzy but > it's like walking on the deck of a ship that is gently rocking. I've had a > echo and C-Scan and MRI and everything was normal...so no neurological or > heart reasons that can be found. I have been on Flecinade since 10/02 (my > ablation) plus am also on Nadolol and Accupril Accupril Side Effects http://www.accessmednet.com/prescription-drug-information/accupril- quinapril.html Adverse Side Effects: The following side effects should be reported to your doctor immediately, or medical advice sought if your doctor is not available. If they are serious, you will need to contact emergency personnel and seek treatment at once. Undesirably High Levels of Potassium: Confusion, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, numbness or tingling (feet, hands, lips), shortness of breath, weakness or heavy sensation in legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > For the past several weeks I've had a weakness in my leg muscles...even a > heavy feeling. Accompaying this has been an unsteadiness...not dizzy but > it's like walking on the deck of a ship that is gently rocking. I've had a > echo and C-Scan and MRI and everything was normal...so no neurological or > heart reasons that can be found. I have been on Flecinade since 10/02 (my > ablation) plus am also on Nadolol and Accupril Accupril Side Effects http://www.accessmednet.com/prescription-drug-information/accupril- quinapril.html Adverse Side Effects: The following side effects should be reported to your doctor immediately, or medical advice sought if your doctor is not available. If they are serious, you will need to contact emergency personnel and seek treatment at once. Undesirably High Levels of Potassium: Confusion, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, numbness or tingling (feet, hands, lips), shortness of breath, weakness or heavy sensation in legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 > For the past several weeks I've had a weakness in my leg muscles...even a > heavy feeling. Accompaying this has been an unsteadiness...not dizzy but > it's like walking on the deck of a ship that is gently rocking. Hello: If I were you I would get (blood test) a CBC with differential and platelet count, as well as the ferritin test. When our hemoglobin/hematocrit and/or our ferritin is too high that can cause gait problems....because the blood is not flowing easily and may initiate clots. The norm hgb/hmt for males at sea level in the US is l5/45 and it should preferably be kept at slightly below, and the normal ferritin level should be around 50. That is, if you are not one of the 42 million Americans affected by undiagnosed iron overload. Everyone should really know their ferritin level because it indicates whether you are storing iron in your major organs or not. I had a ferritin of l83 before treatment by blood draws (phlebotomy) which by most lab standards is normal....and had symptoms of fatigue, depression, sleepiness, pain on the left side of the left leg. Knowing what your levels are(and seeking treatment if needed ) may postpone or diminish incidence of some of the major diseases in the US such as cirrhosis, diabetes, heart disease, sudden cardiac arrest, etc.. I hope this helps. Isabelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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