sandyJW
04-21-2005, 11:33 PM
I have a continuous dull ache, some cramping and now and then some slight pain in my right calf & in the bend of my leg behind my knee. I don't have it in the left leg. Could this be peripherial artery disease? Has anyone had this? It has been slowing developing over the past 5 or 6 years, but I could live with it. Now, I am wondering if I might have a blockage that is getting worse. How do they test for this. I am 56.
SandyJW :confused:
SandyJW :confused:
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pferg101
04-26-2005, 11:51 AM
I can't say with any medical knowledge but, you should see a doctor! Why risk having a larger medical problem! You are at prime age for heart related problems! Get yourself checked & I hope you feel better!
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BigBones
04-26-2005, 03:00 PM
That sounds bad for me then. I am 36 years old and I have had that for the last 4 weeks. I think it could be a possible strain I am aggrivating too many times!
texasfirewheel
05-11-2005, 04:55 AM
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fmc
07-18-2005, 02:34 PM
Texas, I seem to have what you are explaining and the doctors seem to be stupified. This has been going on for almost 4 years. Can you remember what meds that worked for you.Thanks, fmc
duttin
07-18-2005, 08:11 PM
Texas,
What type of meds did you take.
Ican relate,I've always had the right leg pain but now it's in both.
I don't have stenosis,I have a impinged nerve and docs don't want to fix it.
Some relief would be better then none.
The internet does a great job to inform us.
Toni
What type of meds did you take.
Ican relate,I've always had the right leg pain but now it's in both.
I don't have stenosis,I have a impinged nerve and docs don't want to fix it.
Some relief would be better then none.
The internet does a great job to inform us.
Toni
viktik
07-31-2005, 11:20 AM
I have a continuous dull ache, some cramping and now and then some slight pain in my right calf & in the bend of my leg behind my knee. I don't have it in the left leg. Could this be peripherial artery disease? Has anyone had this? It has been slowing developing over the past 5 or 6 years, but I could live with it. Now, I am wondering if I might have a blockage that is getting worse. How do they test for this. I am 56.
SandyJW :confused:
Hi Sandy,
I am 51 and I have what my doctor thinks is mild claudication, a symptom of Peripheral Artery Disorder. However, I have none of the risk factors for it: don't smoke, not Diabetic, no high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and I'm not overwieght. I saw him the other day, and though I have the symptoms you have described, he said my circulation is good. I have some other things going on like burning and prickling skin, which he thinks may be fibromyalgia. Anyway--check the pulses in your ankles, feet and behind the knees. This will help you know if your circulation is normal. Let me know what you find out!
viktik
SandyJW :confused:
Hi Sandy,
I am 51 and I have what my doctor thinks is mild claudication, a symptom of Peripheral Artery Disorder. However, I have none of the risk factors for it: don't smoke, not Diabetic, no high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and I'm not overwieght. I saw him the other day, and though I have the symptoms you have described, he said my circulation is good. I have some other things going on like burning and prickling skin, which he thinks may be fibromyalgia. Anyway--check the pulses in your ankles, feet and behind the knees. This will help you know if your circulation is normal. Let me know what you find out!
viktik
Tomorrow
08-08-2005, 09:54 AM
Hello Everyone :wave:
For those of you that haven't got a diagnosis for your calf pain, this pain can also be caused by a medication. If any of you are taking statins (cholesterol meds), then I would suggest getting a blood test called a CPK.
:angel: Jeanne :angel:
____________________
~LUMBAR~
Posterolateral Fusion & Infuse with Laminectomy & Discectomy on L4,L5,S1
June 2003
Instrumentation = 2 Rods, 6 Screws, 2 Disc Spacers
FBSS-Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
~CERVICAL~
Straightening of the Normal Cervical Lordosis.
Mild Congenital Narrowing of the Spinal Canal.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Osteophyte Complex
Compression Deformity & Spinal Lithiasis
C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 Herniated & Bulging Disc's
C4-5 & C5-6 , Cord Flattening at these levels.
Bilateral Chronic L4 versus L5 Radiculopathy
Bilateral Frozen Shoulder - MUA 2/7/05
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis,
Tendonosis, Type ll Diabetes, Anemia, Asthma,
Acid Reflux, IBS, Migraine's, Sleep Apnea,
PolyNeuropathy
For those of you that haven't got a diagnosis for your calf pain, this pain can also be caused by a medication. If any of you are taking statins (cholesterol meds), then I would suggest getting a blood test called a CPK.
:angel: Jeanne :angel:
____________________
~LUMBAR~
Posterolateral Fusion & Infuse with Laminectomy & Discectomy on L4,L5,S1
June 2003
Instrumentation = 2 Rods, 6 Screws, 2 Disc Spacers
FBSS-Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
~CERVICAL~
Straightening of the Normal Cervical Lordosis.
Mild Congenital Narrowing of the Spinal Canal.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Osteophyte Complex
Compression Deformity & Spinal Lithiasis
C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 Herniated & Bulging Disc's
C4-5 & C5-6 , Cord Flattening at these levels.
Bilateral Chronic L4 versus L5 Radiculopathy
Bilateral Frozen Shoulder - MUA 2/7/05
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis,
Tendonosis, Type ll Diabetes, Anemia, Asthma,
Acid Reflux, IBS, Migraine's, Sleep Apnea,
PolyNeuropathy