<s>[INST] I am a 65 year old female. EVERY time I walk I experience severe leg cramps in the thighs. Resting stops the pain but when I resume walking so does the pain. Can t even walk through a mall. I know I have 5 bulging disks and I know walking with a grocery cart helps. What could this be? [/INST] Hello, Claudication is common in atherosclerosis. Due to reduction in the circulation nearby consultant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parkavi Gunasekaran, General & Family Physician </s>