A member asked:

My dad is 72 years old and now he is not able to walk. he has tremendous pain in his legs. can you offer some advice/suggestions?

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Dr. DawnRenee Cinocco answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Get to a doctor: Does he have pulses in his feet? Does it hurt only when he walks or is it all the time. He could have a serious back problem. He could also have vascular claudication which is also very serious. Get to a doctor please.

Answered 2/2/2013

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