High Ankle Sprain/Leg Pain

[kwillia]

Have you been doing more physical activity than usual lately...:shrug: For example, have you been going for lunch time walks around the tidal basin in order to enjoy the blooms...:shrug:

Sounds like shin splints to me.

 

[dems4me]

Have you been doing more physical activity than usual lately...:shrug: For example, have you been going for lunch time walks around the tidal basin in order to enjoy the blooms...:shrug:

Sounds like shin splints to me.

No actually I've done less walking. I did take some pictures this morning driving in enroute to work but that was it. Not walking around much at all. It started hurting this weekend and kept getting worse. I did't do anything to it Do you get shin splints on the sides of your legs? This is on the side above the ankle by about 2-3 inches... Do people just get shin splints without any activity?

 

[kwillia]

No actually I've done less walking. I did take some pictures this morning driving in enroute to work but that was it. Not walking around much at all. It started hurting this weekend and kept getting worse. I did't do anything to it Do you get shin splints on the sides of your legs? This is on the side above the ankle by about 2-3 inches... Do people just get shin splints without any activity?

Naw... don't think it's shin splints. They are usually in the front and come from physical activity.

 

[itsbob]

Eat a lot of fish/ sea food??

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Naw... don't think it's shin splints. They are usually in the front and come from physical activity.

What about poor circulation? Dems is a smoker, and said she doesn't do a lot of physical activity. :shrug:

 

[kwillia]

What about poor circulation? Dems is a smoker, and said she doesn't do a lot of physical activity. :shrug:

That's exactly what I'm thinking.... poor circulation... possibly a blood clot.

 

[Katie]

Here is my opinion.

GO TO A DOCTOR!!!!!!

Just deal with the possibility of having a medical expense and do it.

I am telling you from personal experience of leg pains that procastinating and whining about no insurance gets you now where. I had a bad pain in my right leg, I ignored it for 3 days. I had a blood clot in my leg, and a bad cellulitis infection. It knocked me out of work, and into the hospital for a week. I couldn't work for 3 weeks because of that.

SO..

QYB and see the doctor.

 

[itsbob]

That's exactly what I'm thinking.... poor circulation... possibly a blood clot.

DVT.. was nice knowing you Dems.. I hope it's quick.

 

[dems4me]

Y'all crack me up sometimes : Its not a blood clot because its very painful, there's no circulation problems that I'm aware of, no discoloration, its more like an injury or something but I havn't done anything to it, nor did I do anything the last time I got one of these and thought it was a shin splint. Thanks for your suggestions though!
I'm sedentary for about 14 hours a day and then physical when I get home, whirlwind actually would better describe it when I get home... that would balance out some, and yes, I'm a smoker.

 

[dems4me]

Eat a lot of fish/ sea food??

No, not at all... what's DVT mean?

 

[mainman]

No, not at all... what's DVT mean?

Deep Vein Thrombosis...

 

[dems4me]

Here is my opinion.

GO TO A DOCTOR!!!!!!

Just deal with the possibility of having a medical expense and do it.

I am telling you from personal experience of leg pains that procastinating and whining about no insurance gets you now where. I had a bad pain in my right leg, I ignored it for 3 days. I had a blood clot in my leg, and a bad cellulitis infection. It knocked me out of work, and into the hospital for a week. I couldn't work for 3 weeks because of that.

SO..

QYB and see the doctor.

Whats QYB? This is something "reoccuring" if its a blood clot each time, I'd think something would have happened. It is warm to the touch though so maybe it is cellulitis or something, but I don't have much cellulite by my ankles. :shrug:

 

[kwillia]

Y'all crack me up sometimes : Its not a blood clot because its very painful, there's no circulation problems that I'm aware of, no discoloration, its more like an injury or something but I havn't done anything to it, nor did I do anything the last time I got one of these and thought it was a shin splint. Thanks for your suggestions though!
I'm sedentary for about 14 hours a day and then physical when I get home, whirlwind actually would better describe it when I get home... that would balance out some, and yes, I'm a smoker.

Dems, you have some misconceptions... we are being serious.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep vein thrombosis (throm-BO-sis) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. They also can occur in other parts of the body.

If a clot in a vein breaks off and travels through your bloodstream, it can lodge in your lung. This is called pulmonary embolism (PUL-mo-ner-e EM-bo-lizm), which is a very serious condition that can cause death. Blood clots in the thigh are usually more likely to break off and cause pulmonary embolism than clots in the lower leg or other parts of the body.

A blood clot also can occur in veins that are close to the surface of the skin. This type of blood clot is called superficial venous thrombosis or phlebitis (fle-BI-tis). Blood clots in superficial veins are not dangerous because they can’t travel to the lungs.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis and of Pulmonary Embolism?

It is important to see a doctor right away if you have symptoms of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis can cause very serious complications if not treated.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Only about half of the people with deep vein thrombosis have symptoms. The symptoms may include:

Swollen area of the leg.
Pain or tenderness in the leg. The pain is usually in one leg and may be felt only when standing or walking. Increased warmth in the area of the leg that is swollen or in pain.
Red or discolored skin.


Who Is At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Many factors may increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis:

Having an inherited blood clotting disorder
Having slowed blood flow—resulting from injury, surgery, or immobilization—in a deep vein
Having cancer and undergoing treatment for it
Having other medical conditions, such as varicose veins
Sitting for a long period of time, for example, on a long trip in a car or on an airplane
Pregnancy, especially the first 6 weeks after giving birth
Being over age 60 (although deep vein thrombosis can occur in any age group)
Being overweight
Taking birth control pills or hormone therapy, including for postmenopausal symptoms
Having a central venous catheter, which accounts for almost 1 in 10 cases
Your risk for deep vein clots increases if you have several risk factors at the same time. For example, a woman with an inherited condition for clotting who also takes birth control pills has an even higher risk to have a blood clot.

 

[Katie]

Cellulitis is a infection of the upper layer of skin.

What is cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. The infection extends into the tissues below the outer layer of skin (subcutaneous tissue). It most often develops anywhere the skin has been broken—often from a cut, burn, or an insect bite. The infection spreads from the skin to underlying tissues. In severe cases, it can spread quickly, within hours or days. Cellulitis is usually not contagious.

What causes cellulitis?
Cellulitis is caused by bacteria (usually Streptococcus or Staphylococcus). Some people are at risk for infection by other types of bacteria that result in cellulitis. At-risk groups include people with impaired immune systems and people who handle fish, meat, poultry, or soil without using gloves


NOT Cellulite which is dimply fat.

 

[kwillia]

dems, you have several of the symptoms for DVT and you do have circulation problems because of your smoking and high blood pressure.

Key Points

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body.

Deep vein clots can break off into the bloodstream and travel to the lungs. A blood clot in the lung is called a pulmonary embolism, and it is a very serious condition that can cause death.

Deep vein clots in the thigh are more likely to travel to the lungs than are those in the lower leg.

Having any one of several risk factors can increase your chances of deep vein thrombosis. Having several risk factors at one time increases those chances even more.

Only about half the people with deep vein clots have symptoms.

If you have symptoms of a deep vein clot or risk factors for developing one, your doctor will examine you to determine if you have a clot.

Simple, painless tests can be performed to identify the presence and location of a clot.

The main goals in treating deep vein thrombosis are to:

Stop the clot from getting bigger
Prevent the clot from breaking off in your vein and moving to your lungs
Reduce your chance of having another blood clot
Medicines are used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis. Anticoagulants are the most common medicines used. They are also known as blood thinners.

 

[BadGirl]

We are not doctors, Dems. You should go and seek the professional input from someone who has actually gone to medical school and knows far more than we do about medicine. My knowledge of medical issues comes from watching ER, and I sure as heck wouldn't compromise my health by what I've learned from watching television.

 

[Katie]

We are not doctors, Dems. You should go and seek the professional input from someone who has actually gone to medical school and knows far more than we do about medicine. My knowledge of medical issues comes from watching ER, and I sure as heck wouldn't compromise my health by what I've learned from watching television.

Just go to the dr.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Y'all crack me up sometimes : Its not a blood clot because its very painful, there's no circulation problems that I'm aware of, no discoloration, its more like an injury or something but I havn't done anything to it, nor did I do anything the last time I got one of these and thought it was a shin splint. Thanks for your suggestions though!
I'm sedentary for about 14 hours a day and then physical when I get home, whirlwind actually would better describe it when I get home... that would balance out some, and yes, I'm a smoker.

You make no sense, dems. A blood clood (or DVT) would be painful. And how do you figure smoking doesn't cause circulatory problems?

 

[dems4me]

OK Thanks! If its still bothering me tomorrow, I'll get it checked out!! I was just starting to save up money

Thanks again!!!

BTW, I'm not "at risk" for DVT, only sedentary job M-F and that's it... the rest I'm fine.

Thanks!

 

[dems4me]

dems, you have several of the symptoms for DVT and you do have circulation problems because of your smoking and high blood pressure.

I just see the smoking and sedentary stuff, didn't see high blood pressure on there... is this something that's reoccurs in people? I'm trying to read this but everytime I pull it up admin walks around