According to the Mayo Clinic, in addition to painful cramps in the hips, thighs and calf muscles, there are other symptoms that may signal a PAD associated with the silent killer. This includes:
– leg numbness or weakness
– No or weak pulse in the legs or feet
– glowing skin on the feet
– Changes in skin color on feet
– slow growth of toenails
– sores on the toes, feet, or legs that will not heal
– Pain when using the arms, such as pain and cramping when knitting, writing or doing other manual tasks
– impotence
Hair loss or reduced hair growth on the legs