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Constant leg pain

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Stargazey
Stargazey

In February I got a twitchy burning feeling in left calf, soon turned pain. Eventually DVT was ruled out and thrombophlebitis diagnosed, compression stockings recommended. Went to get measured but nurse doing pressures said I had hardening of arteries, vascular consultant retested legs and said I didn't have artery problem. The pain is in both legs now, ankle to groin, worse when sitting, I can walk two or three miles, legs not comfortable but not real pain, that starts when I get home. Veins behind knees hurt, calf veins blue, veins prominent on feet. Anither doctor suggested neuropathy and niw all the GPS have had enough of me and I have anitger vascular clinic appointment in June but the way things are going I'll not be able to walk by then. One GP said it was artery disease and I should take statins, my normal GP said absolutely no statins as they would make me feel worse (also have chronic back pain). I am at a loss at what could be wrong but I feel it is circulation /vein related. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy Stargazey

    Posted

    You haven't got sciatica have you?
    • Stargazey
      Stargazey ptolemy

      Posted

      No, it's either veins or nerves or both. Sciatica would be preferable I think.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy Stargazey

      Posted

      Believe me sciatica is definitely not preferable. It is a nerve problem and is agony. Is the pain at the back of the leg or the front?
  • Stargazey
    Stargazey

    Posted

    Both, but mainly backs. Yes I know sciatica can be torture but it's not knowing I hate and treatment for each is so different so don't want to do wrong thing.
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