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Is it possible that my peripheral artery disease is just neuropathy?

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Symptoms different: Pad is atherosclerotic narrowing of arteries. As it worsens, blood flow decreases leading to symptoms of claudication (pain - walking or activity ) which is relieved by stopping. Symptoms change to pain at night awaking you from sleep & relieved by getting your feet down. Finally they progress to constant pain at rest with or without non healing sores/ulcers. Diagnosed accurately by doppler.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Both?: These often go together. Need testing to find out.

Answered 3/7/2012

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