(Photo courtesy of Tyler Mallory) There are many options for people without health insurance, but finding an affordable plan is the best strategy. A Chicago-based doctor explains how those in his profession help patients who struggle to pay for services.
The differences in symptoms is the best way to identify if poor circulation or peripheral neuropathy is to blame for symptoms like tingling in toes, which is present in both conditions commonly. Regardless, it is a good idea to see a health care provider if symptoms are present in either case.
Disorders that decrease circulation to the legs can cause aching and fatigue. An example of such a disorder is peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. PAD is caused by atherosclerotic plaques that block arteries in the extremities, similar to the plaques that block coronary arteries in coronary artery disease.