Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

My husband is 67 and was in top shape until about 6 ...

Sent to Health Experts May 11 09:59 AM

My husband is 67 and was in top shape until about 6 months ago. He got terrible cramping in his legs (from working out?) and started to lose weight (from 210 - 5'10" to 180 lbs now). He also had lower back pain (kidneys?) and his fingers would lock in a bent position. General weakness and loss of muscle mass now prevent him from working but he's leaving on a 8 week motorcycle trip next Tuesday morning and I'm worried. Could Omega 3's be the cause? He stopped taking 2 caps x 1000 mgs a day and a natural herbal mixture of Three leaf caper, Horsetail, Saw Palmetto & tomato called "ProSense" (North Star Nutritionals) about a week ago and seems to be getting better but we don't know if that could have been the cause of his deterioration. Help!

 

Optional Information:
Male, Age: 67, Canada

Already Tried:
Stopped Omega 3's and Prosense

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $15
Info Request
May 11 10:03 AM (4 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark

Hi,

What are his present symptoms ?

Is the back pain centralised ? Lateralised ?

Any associated nausea and vomiting ?

Any burning while Urination ?

Any investigations done so far ?



Please press the accept button if you find my comments useful.
The information provided herein is for educational purposes only .
Picture
Dr Amit Munjal -- Physician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 4229 Health Accepts
B.A.M.S{Ayurveda Physician}Worked in various clinical departments like Medicine,ER,Gynae
Reply
May 11 10:45 AM (41 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Present symptoms:   General weakness in legs and back; walks bent over.

His back pain was and is mostly centralized. He even had chiropractic treatments twice a week for 1 month, without any positive results.

3 last questions: no nausea or vomitting; no burning on urination and would not consult, feeling he would be OK by May 15th...
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply
May 11 10:56 AM (11 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr Amit Munjal's Post: Present symptoms: Muscle weakness and loss of tonus, sore back and cramps upon effort (Legs, abdominal muscles, etc.)

Back pain seems centralized. He consulted a Chiropractor and went twice a week for 1 month, without visible improvement.

No to the last 3 questions.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
May 11 10:57 AM (1 minute and 22 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

Hi,

In my opinion he needs a X- Ray / MRI of lumbo sacral spine to rule out herniated disc .

Since his pain is mostly central and there is no associated Urinary symptoms i suspect it to be due to pinched nerve .

Also his serum Uric acid and RA factor may also be checked .

Hope this helps



Please press the accept button if you find my comments useful.
The information provided herein is for educational purposes only .
Picture
Dr Amit Munjal -- Physician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 4229 Health Accepts
B.A.M.S{Ayurveda Physician}Worked in various clinical departments like Medicine,ER,Gynae
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Online Health Advice