Circulation problems in my legs? - Heart Disorders Message Board

jhamilton30 · 11-06-2004, 01:11 PM

I am not sure what is going on but a couple of weeks ago my legs started feeling really weird.
I have had some major stomach problems and have lost a drastic amount of weight in a very short period of time. A 70 pound weight loss approximately in 3 months. I haven't been able to eat right and I am going through all kinds of tests with my gastroenterologist trying to find out what is wrong.

But my legs is what is concerning me.
The inside of my calves, behind my knees and my thighs just above my kneecaps feels tingly and almost numb.
I noticed it about a week ago when I was shaving my legs and the inside of my calves felt really tingly when I ran the razor over them. I f I rub the areas where my legs feel like this ( my calves are the worst) it tingles and has a mild burning sensation to it.

I haven't done anything to pull a muscle or overwork my legs to cause any injury or strain to them.
I am worried I am developing blot clots or a circulation problem in my legs. How would I know if I am?

I am very worried! Please help!

confused32 · 11-06-2004, 03:46 PM

Im not sure but you might want them to check you for blood clots in your legs, i am 7 months pregnant and have been doing alot of research on clots and that might be what the problem is so make sure you ask the doctor about that, its very serious. They are called DVT's. I read the syptoms are pain behind the knees and redness to the leg and heat in the leg i duno if you have any of those symptoms or not.

flintrock · 11-06-2004, 03:52 PM

You might want to research phlybitis (sp) symptoms are similar.........you can get your doctor to order ultra sound of your legs for blood clots......