Normal or should I be worried?

Kyla Sisco · February 2009

For about the past 5-6 hrs -- from my left knee down, my leg has been killing me, like it got hit with a baseball bat repeatedly. Also, my left foot is tingling and won't stop.

I have kept it elevated and not done anything figuring it would go away. There is no swelling.

Cause for concern or wait it out?

Bellisimo · February 2009

Not trying to scare you, but I was complaining of pain in my leg last night (I had a charlie horse that left my leg sore) and MH checked it out in case it was a blood clot (he's a Dr.). So, that was my first thought when I read your post.

Amarie13 · February 2009

Have you tried to massage it? Sometimes mine gets sore so I have DH massage it, I am also pretty swollen, though! Sorry, I'm not much help!

manda_mullins · February 2009

Call your doc, it could be a blood clot.

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My Mom had one in her leg when I was younger, and it began almost exactly like you're describing! Not to scare you....but definitely don't brush this off!?

Kyla Sisco · February 2009

DH will be home soon ... think i will have him massage it then.

I figured if it didn't go away by tomorrow morning, I would call Doc and see what she wants me to do.

erinms · February 2009

Bellisimo:
Not trying to scare you, but I was complaining of pain in my leg last night (I had a charlie horse that left my leg sore) and MH checked it out in case it was a blood clot (he's a Dr.).? So, that was my first thought when I read your post.

Agreed. I would call the on-call doc and see what they say. ?It's probably fine, but a good thing to get checked out.?

Kyla Sisco · February 2009

Okay so after seeing some of your responses -- I'm not completely scared, but I think I will call the on-call Doc instead of waiting until morning........

Thanks girls

smismar · February 2009

Call the doc and DO NOT massage it!! If it is a clot, massaging it could break it loose and send it straight to your lungs. I don't want to scare you, but this could be very serious!

mjmaycrew · February 2009

sounds like a really bad cramp or you have a pinched nerve, have you tried taking a bath but it could be clot, i would call the dr

freeburger16 · February 2009

smismar:
Call the doc and DO NOT massage it!! If it is a clot, massaging it could break it loose and send it straight to your lungs. I don't want to scare you, but this could be very serious!

For sure dont massage it. I would ask the doctor to send you for an ultrasound of the leg tomorrow to make sure it's not a clot. Take it easy tonight and don't stretch or massage it.