freeflir29 0 #26 March 30, 2005 QuoteBut I'm going on 3 years now without health insurance. And I only go to the doctor if I'm broken or bleeding to death. Geez..........I thought it was guys that had to be FORCED to get medical attention. I'm not going to have you keeling over on me due to stubborness. Do I have to make you go? I will........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyclearjohn 0 #27 March 31, 2005 Quote wait, there are a LOT of answers to that! but seriously...... ever had a body part fall asleep and not wake up for days?? my leg has been asleep for about a week now. at first I thought i pulled a muscle at dublin.... but it's just been all tingly. anyone? beuler? Just some guesses and suggestions as I couldn't possibly diagnose over the internet. It's might be a problem with blood circulation or sciatic nerve pain ...or both. In a problem with circulation, is the affected leg cooler (or warmer) than the other? Is there any swelling, redness or any other discoloration? If the answers are no, then circulatory origins are less suspicious, but still possible. Clot formation would be my most serious concern (particularly if you take oral contraceptives). Do not massage the muscles in your leg as you may dislodge clots and send them to other places for far more serious consequences (brain, heart, lungs) If clots are the problem, then you may eventually see radical changes in your leg. The pain may drastically increase, the leg may start to swell and may become noticably cooler than the other leg. In this case you sould seek immediate (not the next day, but now) medical help in the ER. My money goes with you have some problem with your sciatic nerve: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19503.htm This can come from the nerve being 'pinched' due to some injury in the lower back or hip. It's also caused by frequent bike riding and the result of bad ergonomics with office workers who spend their day sitting in poorly designed chairs. The 'pulled muscle' may have caused a little additional pressure on the nerve in your lower back or hip and would be quite likely to produce your symptoms. A week is a long time to ignore these symptoms. If you absolutely refuse to seek medical care (I understand your problem of no insurance and limited resources), then anti-inflammatory meds might help. Advil (Ibuprofen) is a good one. Gentle stretching and yoga may be of benefit (again, do not massage the leg muscles). Keep in mind, I've never stayed in a Holiday Inn Express. Best of luck to you and I hope you feel better soon. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #28 March 31, 2005 Wow, thanks John! And thanks everyone who tossed down their two cents. It's not as bad today as it has been. It does definately feel like some sort of pinched something. I am one of those people who spends WAY too many hours sitting in my office at my computer. And yes, I've actually been convinced to go see a doctor. First intentional visit in about three years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
