persistent pain in leg, deep throbbing

[Anonymous]

I know, I know, I know. Get thee to a doctor. Yes, I will go see one, but need some help determining what KIND (i have a PPO)

For several months now I've had pain that comes and goes in my left upper thigh. It's outer though, but deep in the leg. It's a good seven inches lower than the hip, so I don't think it's sciatica (although maybe it is!). Pain is bad when buttocks flexes, after sitting for a long period (especially if my weight has been shifted onto that side), and in the morning (I have a crappy bed -- saving to buy a better one). At its worse it can make it difficult to walk.

At first I thought it was a sports injury, but if it is it has never healed. My entire left leg suffers -- even my achilles feels tight. It almost seems like a hamstring but it's more on the outer side of the leg. It throbs mostly, not a shooting pain. But it's deep and ever-present and doesn't seem to go away.

Arthritis? Sciatica after all? Hamstring pull? Some other sort of inflamation?

What kind of doc do I call? Orthopedic? Or just a chiropractor?

[Anonymous]

get checked out today. it could be a blood clot or blockage.

[Anonymous]

could be sciatica. muscles in hip area can hit the nerve and cause all kinds of strange pain in legs. see if stretching hip muscles helps at all. could try a PT as well.

[Anonymous]

A blood clot would be red and warm to the touch. If you've had it a long time that is unlikely. It's probably an injury deep in the muscle tissue that you aggravate every so often. I had a similar "thing" in my calf muscle and it took 3 months to stop bothering me.

Doesn't hurt to see the doc though. Start with your primary care physician and let them recommend what specialist to see if they can't address it.

[Anonymous]

I agree start with primary care physician, but maybe get on waitlist for an orthopedic surgeon. They will be more familiar with muscle injuries and can easily order an x ray. Of course the primary care physician should be able to oder an x ray too. Let us know what you find out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A blood clot would be red and warm to the touch. If you've had it a long time that is unlikely. It's probably an injury deep in the muscle tissue that you aggravate every so often. I had a similar "thing" in my calf muscle and it took 3 months to stop bothering me.

Doesn't hurt to see the doc though. Start with your primary care physician and let them recommend what specialist to see if they can't address it.

A blood clot will not necessarily have those symptoms. I had one which eventually went to my lungs. I did not have the symptoms you describe. I had no symptoms from the clot in my leg. Major symptoms, of course, from the ones in my lungs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A blood clot would be red and warm to the touch. If you've had it a long time that is unlikely. It's probably an injury deep in the muscle tissue that you aggravate every so often. I had a similar "thing" in my calf muscle and it took 3 months to stop bothering me.

Doesn't hurt to see the doc though. Start with your primary care physician and let them recommend what specialist to see if they can't address it.

A blood clot will not necessarily have those symptoms. I had one which eventually went to my lungs. I did not have the symptoms you describe. I had no symptoms from the clot in my leg. Major symptoms, of course, from the ones in my lungs.

I'm sorry that happened to you and I hope it's all better. How did you know you had one in your leg? Did they just discover the one in the lungs and then figure out where it came from?

My doctor told me that my calf pain couldn't be a clot because it's been there for over a month and didn't have the symptoms discribed above. I have a clotting disorder so it worries me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A blood clot would be red and warm to the touch. If you've had it a long time that is unlikely. It's probably an injury deep in the muscle tissue that you aggravate every so often. I had a similar "thing" in my calf muscle and it took 3 months to stop bothering me.

Doesn't hurt to see the doc though. Start with your primary care physician and let them recommend what specialist to see if they can't address it.

A blood clot will not necessarily have those symptoms. I had one which eventually went to my lungs. I did not have the symptoms you describe. I had no symptoms from the clot in my leg. Major symptoms, of course, from the ones in my lungs.

I'm sorry that happened to you and I hope it's all better. How did you know you had one in your leg? Did they just discover the one in the lungs and then figure out where it came from?

My doctor told me that my calf pain couldn't be a clot because it's been there for over a month and didn't have the symptoms discribed above. I have a clotting disorder so it worries me.

Not the pp, but a family member had only 1 symptom - leg pain. No redness, no warmth. Pain was there for at least a month and then a piece broke off and went to the lungs resulting in a pulmonary embolism. If you have a clotting disorder you really need to be seen/have an ultrasound to rule out a clot.

[Anonymous]

Compressed nerve - I have it too. My Ortho says its from weight gain during pregnancy. I was worried about a blood clot too -- had the sono and everything. Ortho says it won't get worse - but also wont get better. I have learned some pt to help alleviate it. I am a runner -- funny the running doesn't not make it better or worse, but certain exercises (esp lunges) just kill it. Cortisone shots may help - I just don't like them. Good Luck !

Here's the official google info : Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that can cause burning pain over the front and outside of the thigh. There is a nerve that passes just over the brim of the pelvis and down the outside of the thigh. This nerve, called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, supplies the brain with information about sensation over the front and outside of the thigh.
What causes meralgia paresthetica?: Meralgia paresthetica is the condition that is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. There can be a number of causes to this problem, but it is frequently seen in pregnancy, individuals who suddenly gain weight, patients who wear tight clothing or belts, and some other conditions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Compressed nerve - I have it too. My Ortho says its from weight gain during pregnancy. I was worried about a blood clot too -- had the sono and everything. Ortho says it won't get worse - but also wont get better. I have learned some pt to help alleviate it. I am a runner -- funny the running doesn't not make it better or worse, but certain exercises (esp lunges) just kill it. Cortisone shots may help - I just don't like them. Good Luck !

Here's the official google info : Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that can cause burning pain over the front and outside of the thigh. There is a nerve that passes just over the brim of the pelvis and down the outside of the thigh. This nerve, called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, supplies the brain with information about sensation over the front and outside of the thigh.
What causes meralgia paresthetica?: Meralgia paresthetica is the condition that is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. There can be a number of causes to this problem, but it is frequently seen in pregnancy, individuals who suddenly gain weight, patients who wear tight clothing or belts, and some other conditions.

Great. Probably attributable to weight gain.

Lovely.

[Anonymous]

leg injury in feb lower leg laceration or muscle cut healed. pain comes and

[Anonymous]

I have sciatica pain and was told to do the yoga pose, pigeon. It helped immediately. I highly suggest trying it.

[Anonymous]

Iliotibial band syndrome

[Anonymous]

I have the same issue.

I called a sports medicine dr and they kicked me over to a specialized spine dr. I have my first appt Wednesday.