Bellport, NY
A 34-year-old female 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?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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.
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Last updated May 22, 2020
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