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Im overweight i have started a weight loss program but im worried about all the pain ive been in months i could barely walk my ankles hurt my feet hips down my leg and my legs can barely hold my weight. is this all my weight or is it something bad?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get evaluation: It you are significantly overweight it is important to get medical evaluation to clear you for this. Many doctors are now providing care via telemedicine. There isn't a way to accurate say what your lower extremity pain is due to without assessment.

Answered 5/22/2020

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A member asked:

Im overweight i have started a weight loss program but im worried about all the pain ive been in months i could barely walk my ankles hurt my feet hips down my leg and my legs can barely hold my weight. is this all my weight or is it something bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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