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Is difficulty finding a pulse, except below the jaw, a symptom of intermittent claudication?

April 26, 2017claudication difficulty intermittent Jaw pulse symptom

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Is difficulty finding a pulse, except below the jaw, a symptom of intermittent claudication?

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Difficulty in finding pulses is not unusual for people with PXE. However, if there is concern about its significance, Doppler studies (an ultrasound test) can measure the actual pressures in the arms and legs. These tests are readily available and painless and use sound waves rather than x-rays.