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The doctor has no idea what it could be...it is getting so bad that (and gets worse in the evenings) that she can barely walk. Anyone else know anything about this?
It could be a mixture of poor circulation and low metabolism. Many older people sit a lot, so don't generate a lot of metabolic heat. The circulatory system also gets harder when someone is old. Blood doesn't flow as readily. Hands and legs are the places most affected. The body tries to reserve the core area better. There is really only one solution beyond moving about more, and that is to wear warm socks and clothes on her legs. Maybe an electric throw over her legs would help.
She has only seen her general practitioner. He has now diagnosed (he came yesterday) neuropathy in her feet and given her a prescription. Waiting to see if there is any improvement.
Sorry to hear how your mom is feeling. Given her age, I wonder if she might have one of these conditions, I found from Google:
What causes your legs to be cold?
Other diseases that can cause cold feet symptoms include diabetes, arteriosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, and neuropathy of any cause. ... Raynaud's phenomenon features narrowing of tiny blood vessels as a reaction to nerve sensitivity to cold exposure, which causes cold feet symptoms.Dec 5, 2016
Cold Feet and Toes: Check Your Symptoms and Signs - MedicineNet www.medicinenet.com/cold_feet/symptoms.htm
Thank you so much for your answers. I google her symptoms often and asked the doctor about the things above. Neuropathy or peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's...It is strange because it is just her lower legs and feet. Things that help; the electric blanket that we put on her bed under her lower legs, one of those mini cycles that she can use when sitting on the sofa....Her legs and feet are not cold to the touch. She is sure that the anti-anxiety medicine they have given her (to help her sleep) helps but I can't imagine why and it is clouding her thinking which she has noticed and commented on.
You might want to check out hunting or hiking socks which are heavier and sometimes doubleknit. Just make sure they don't have fabric or yarn which could be scratchy and irritate her legs.
Another option is ballet dancer's leg warmers. I wear them when I shovel snow in bitterly cold or windy weather.
BTW, what kind of doctor has she been seeing for this issue? A neurologist? Vascular surgeon? Geriatrician? If she's seeing a PCP, you might want to consider seeing a specialist. Some PCPs are thorough; others are not - we've seen two who weren't worth the time we spent to see them.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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What causes your legs to be cold?
Other diseases that can cause cold feet symptoms include diabetes, arteriosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, and neuropathy of any cause. ... Raynaud's phenomenon features narrowing of tiny blood vessels as a reaction to nerve sensitivity to cold exposure, which causes cold feet symptoms.Dec 5, 2016
Cold Feet and Toes: Check Your Symptoms and Signs - MedicineNet
www.medicinenet.com/cold_feet/symptoms.htm
Another option is ballet dancer's leg warmers. I wear them when I shovel snow in bitterly cold or windy weather.
BTW, what kind of doctor has she been seeing for this issue? A neurologist? Vascular surgeon? Geriatrician? If she's seeing a PCP, you might want to consider seeing a specialist. Some PCPs are thorough; others are not - we've seen two who weren't worth the time we spent to see them.