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what is wrong with my leg?

By Anonymous March 28, 2010 - 7:19pm
 
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im 17. i been having excruciating leg pain for the past 3 years. the pain comes when it wants to and mostly in winter. cold doesn't help it. the last at least 4 days at a time. it hurts to walk, move, sit, and lay still. the only time i don't feel it, is when i'm sleep. it hurts constantly non stop.

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Cary Cook BSN RN

Hi Anonymous-

Have you seen a health care provider about your leg? Are you on birth control? There are quite a few issues that can cause the symptoms you are describing, anything from a chronic blood clot to a low back or hip problem. I suggest seeing a health care provider. With an exam and some imaging like xray, MRI or ultrasound, they should be able to help you figure out what is going on. You have been dealing with this on your own for far too long.

Please see a professional, and let us know what happens.

March 30, 2010 - 6:55am

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Diane Porter

Hi, Anon,

Welcome to EmpowHer, and thank you for your question.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this leg pain. You have been experiencing it for a long time now. Have you ever mentioned it to a doctor?

Is the pain in both your legs when it happens?

Does it seem to be a muscle pain? Or something deeper?

Does it help or hurt when you try to massage the area?

And is the pain all over your legs, or in a certain area? (Like knee, inner thigh, outer calf, etc).

Lastly, are you active? Do you exercise or play sports? If so, which ones and how often?

Please get back to us with a little more information and let's see if we can help.

March 29, 2010 - 11:38am

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Anonymous (reply to Diane Porter)

knee and thigh. left leg. i dont excersise at all. it hurts to touch it period.

March 30, 2010 - 4:33am

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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

its a deep pain and it makes my leg swell up. its been this way off and on for 3 years

March 30, 2010 - 4:34am

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