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One in 20 Americans over 50 has Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.), and most don’t even know it. If you want to learn more, or if you or a loved one has P.A.D., you have found the right group. We’ll use this group to talk about risk factors, treatment options, diet, exercise, and more.

Good evening guys and gals!

Well did everyone go walk today? I had a wonderful walk. The weather here in east Tennessee was in the mid 80's with a slight breeze, perfect walking weather! My doctor told me thursday that if I h... read more | posted by nanaglo

4 replies - last reply: "I am so glad that you were able to... more" ~ nanaglo

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Hello all,

I see we have new members I and all of us welcome you to this group. It's been 5 months now that I had my 3rd. stent put in my left leg and things are going just fine. I've been fighti... read more | posted by Redskin

2 replies - last reply: "Thank you nanaglo, it's like they... more" ~ Redskin

hi

Hi im Sarah | posted by msbosslady27

1 reply - last reply: "Hi Sarah, welcome to the group! " ~ nanaglo

Good Morning everyone!

Thank goodness I've been able to find your group. It's felt like I was the only one dealing with this disease for the last 3 years. I can now no longer feel my toes, my feet are starting to get the... read more | posted by pattiflemingsfo

1 reply - last reply: "Hi Patti, I have been exploring the... more" ~ bnaimom

PATSY

I have self diagnosed myself with P.A.D. after having my toes and more of my feet suffering with numbness over the years. Now all of a sudden I'm having symptons of carpal tunnel syndromel where my... read more | posted by patsyo

1 reply - last reply: "Hey Patsy, from what I understand... more" ~ nanaglo

PVD

I have PVD peripheral vascular disease | posted by spicytxrose

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Don't sit too long!

I've worked in the healthcare field for than 20 yrs. and can relate to painful legs.I was tested and they were fine,but my dr.says for me not to sit for long periods and get up,stretch,& walk o... read more | posted by CarmelitaColby

2 replies - last reply: "Hi Jean, I understand that it's... more" ~ CarmelitaColby

I'm so glad I found this group!!!!!

Hello, everyone!!! I just found this and not a bit too soon!!! I am going in for stents in both legs tomorrow at noon. I'm a little apprehensive and nervous about the process, but I have been reass... read more | posted by gothgrannyblk

4 replies - last reply: "GOTH GRANNY . . JUST JOINED TODAY... more" ~ Jeanne62

learning to live with new conditions

I guess,getting old its kind of surprising sometimes, 2 x-mas ago I had to stay in bed for almost a week,a very strange situation for a full-time mother and worker,I started to not feel my feet;las... read more | posted by prboomer55

1 reply - last reply: "CAN I ASK W HAT KIND OF 'MEDS' YOU... more" ~ Jeanne62

PAD or Lymphedema

Hi Folks,

Thanks for letting me in. I started a Lymphedema group and posted "Lymphedema or What?" for months. Finally, I have a newly diagnosed member and I am thinking of leaving eons and going t... read more | posted by annyoakly

2 replies - last reply: "WHAT'S LY MPHEDEMA ???? " ~ Jeanne62

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