Please Diagnose Me.

MarisaKathleen · March 2014

Please diagnose me while I wait for my doctor's office to open and subsequently call me back.

Since last week Tuesday I've had radiating pain in my left calf that goes from the back of my knee to my ankle. I've stretched, I've walked, I've taken Tylenol, I've used resistance bands, I've sat with a heating pad, I've elevated my leg. Nothing helps. In fact, it feels worse now than it did last week.

Unfortunately I Google'd it and according to Google, I could either have bone cancer (what?!) or I could have Deep Vein Thrombosis, which is apparently common in pregnant people who are overweight, former smokers who used to take BCPs.

Please tell me this could be something else and if you have suggestions on how to make it stop hurting, that would also be greatly appreciated. Seriously, if I had a cane, I would be using one right now with how bad it hurts.

melody921 · March 2014

Oh no! No diagnosis here, although I hope it's nothing that serious! Let us know what the doc says.

MississippiCatfish · March 2014

Are you getting leg cramps at night? Could it be residual soreness from that?

I'd definitely get to the doc to have them peek. Honestly, my RN brain immediately thought "DVT," but I've also seen lots of patients exhibit signs, go for testing, and not have one. Hope that's you and it's just muscular!

tyrannasaurusjess · March 2014

Yikes! No diagnosis from me, but hopefully you get some answers-and relief- soon!

misscheapandchic · March 2014

It sounds like you have google induced anxiety!! Dr. Google always gives you the worst case scenario, hopefully it's nothing serious and try not to get too worked up before you talk to your doctor, worrying is just going to make it worse.

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MarisaKathleen · March 2014

Thanks ladies. Im waiting right now for the doc to let me know which hospital to go to for the doppler test/ultrasound so hopefully it'll just be nothing!

Holly_1007 · March 2014

No advice, but good luck!

jenndub · March 2014

Good luck!

MississippiCatfish · March 2014

MarisaKathleen said:
Thanks ladies. Im waiting right now for the doc to let me know which hospital to go to for the doppler test/ultrasound so hopefully it'll just be nothing!

Better safe than sorry! Hope all is well! Please let us know how it goes!

ETA If you had bone cancer, your initial pregnancy bloodwork would have been messed up. In case that's a legit worry for you right now:)

Cheenomae · March 2014

Good luck!

terri_doula2010 · March 2014

Lots of luck!

MommaP12 · March 2014

Good luck, hoping it's a minor/temporary thing for you!

MarisaKathleen · March 2014

Ugh. definitely clots. looks like I'll be spending the next few days in the hospital, at least according to the tech i saw. Im just waiting to meet with my doctor again to find out the plan.

Im just so irritated at this situation. not at anyone, just that it's happening and my body is being sucky.

willy_gert · March 2014

@Marisakathleen T&P's! I am so glad you went to get checked out! Take it as a chance to rest! Do you have netflix or anything like that to keep you occupied? Thanks for updating us!

MRoxy0628 · March 2014

Glad you got it checked out, but sorry it wasn't nothing and that you have to stay in the hospital. Good thoughts for a speedy recovery!

MommaP12 · March 2014

Thank goodness you got checked and will be treated over the next few days. I'm sorry you have to stay in the hospital and deal with this.

terri_doula2010 · March 2014

Oh no! Which hospital will you be at? Want some company? Let me know and I'll come visit. Esp if you'll still be in on Thursday. I'll have some free time WITH a car and with NO kids!

melody921 · March 2014

jenndub said:

Good luck!

OMG @jenndub, your siggy! So cute.

MississippiCatfish · March 2014

Oh man:( So sorry. I'm so glad they found them so you can be treated! That is definitely a HUGE silver lining, when you're ready for one. For now, lots of chocolate and movies! Rest up!

melody921 · March 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

Ugh. definitely clots. looks like I'll be spending the next few days in the hospital, at least according to the tech i saw. Im just waiting to meet with my doctor again to find out the plan. Im just so irritated at this situation. not at anyone, just that it's happening and my body is being sucky.

Ugh, hang in there! At least they caught it early. Rest up and hopefully this will be the last complication this pregnancy.

kelbel527 · March 2014

Oh no!! So sorry! At least you went in and they caught it. Try to enjoy putting your feet up for a couple days?

Email me if there is anything I can do to help.

watercolor5 · March 2014

Glad you got a diagnosis, and that they found the clots! Feel better!

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thebanich · March 2014

Glad you got checked out! Sorry that is is clots. I hope you can get some rest!

misscheapandchic · March 2014

Oh no! Maybe they'll let you rest at home?

MrsKipper · March 2014

I hope you feel better soon and you don't have to be I'm the hospital very long!

BPer · March 2014

Ugh. I'm so sorry! I hope you get better soon!

BeebopandBuddy · March 2014

Boo! Take care of yourself and get better soon!

MarisaKathleen · March 2014

Thank you so much ladies . i truly appreciate it. looks like 2 nights, provided they get me started on something and my labs turn out well. :-) on the plus side, the bed is ridiculously comfy and Joe Magiello is on Queen Latifa right now!