Men often chalk up fatigue, weight changes and other health concerns to simply getting older. But for Milad Houshidari, RN, internal audit manager at Parkland Health, a routine checkup revealed something more serious. This Men’s Health Month, he hopes his story will encourage other men to listen to their bodies and seek preventive care sooner.
At 44, Houshidari takes pride in leading an active lifestyle. One of his biggest passions has been pickleball, a fast-paced, low-impact game that combines aerobic exercise with quick movements, balance and coordination.
Minor aches and pains from physical activity were expected, but Houshidari became concerned about the intense pain in his legs that he began experiencing with any kind of exercise. He knew he needed to seek help…