Pain and aching in my legs?

Question

For a while now I've had a strange ache in my legs. I live in Houston, a really humid and hot city, and for several years, maybe a couple times a month, my legs will ache like crazy. It's usually around my knee, right above and below it. But then sometimes it's my whole leg, and it feels as if my bone has grown so thin it's about to snap. It usually only lasts for a few hours. One time it hurt so bad I fell down and couldn't stand up on it. But that's the worst it's ever been. It's almost, how could I describe it, as if I were the tin man and I felt rusty and about to snap sometimes. Anyone have any idea? Oh yeah, and I lived in England last year, and it did not happen to me once, whether it's from the cooler, non humid weather of the Midlands, or just walking more. So, any ideas would be much appreciated as this kills me constantly.

Answer 1

Bursitis, painful condition that results from inflammation of one or more of the small, fluid-filled sacs known as bursas. Generally located close to joints, bursas act as cushions to minimize friction when tendons and muscles pass over bones. If a bursa becomes irritated by excessive pressure or injury, the sac may become distended with fluid, resulting in bursitis.

The most commonly inflamed bursas are around the shoulder. Other affected bursas include those at the elbow and knee joints, and those at the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. An inflamed bursa located at the base of the big toe is called a bunion.

Acute bursitis, which usually begins suddenly, is characterized by great pain and extreme tenderness in the affected area, especially when the joint is in motion. Bursitis may result from a variety of causes, including infection, traumatic injury, inflammatory arthritis, and chronic overuse. Acute attacks usually subside in a few days without treatment, but recovery may be hastened by the use of anti-inflammatory agents or by injections of hydrocortisone into the inflamed bursas.

Chronic bursitis, sometimes called student’s elbow or housemaid’s knee, may be caused by small deposits of calcium within the bursas. Attacks of chronic bursitis tend to run in cycles of a few days or weeks, with periods of improvement following bouts of severe pain. Treatment generally brings only temporary relief, but chronic bursitis can sometimes be cured by bursectomy (surgical removal of the inflamed bursas).

Answer 2

Oh my goodness! I just had to get in on this question. because I have the same problem with my right knee, right now, also I too live in Houston, Tex. north, near 45. I went to my Dr. about 3 1/2 weeks ago, since I take a cholesterol lowering medication, with side affects that can cause swelling and aching in the joints, but he told me, that it sounds like arthritis to him, he ran no test, nor did he even look at the knee, but gave me some pain med. with more side affects. I too almost fell, and my knees pop a lot. and do everything you described about your, whats going? your question exactly, and I hope we can get some valid answers here, I do wish you the best.

Answer 3

You may have restless leg syndrome. These are some of the symptoms that I had, but i also have lupus. You need to have blood work done by your doctor. Lyme disease can mimic Lupus also You may have been bit by a tick and did not know it. Go to a doctor.

Answer 4

put a bar of soap under your foot when you are sleeping and the pain will actually go away. i've read this on yahoo!answers, i tried it and it went away.
i used to get these aches in my leg happening at the middle of the night so it wakes me up and im like dying in my bed with the pain in my leg

Answer 5

Go to the doctor and have them check you for Reumatoid Arthritis, I have the same pain, and I'm getting checked next week. Good Luck!

Answer 6

It was definatley a Charley Horse, if it happens again, get up and walk on it!! it will hurt really bad, but it will not be as sore in the morning and for the few days after, massage your calf with ice & lotion, it will go away in a few days!! feel better! all the best, Brianna<3

Answer 7

well first make sure you drink plenty of water, eating a banana and taking coral calcium, may help. If these pains continue you may want to seek prof. advice.

Answer 8

That sounds awful. Get it checked out. Don't be in pain. Don't fall down.

Answer 9

Go and see a doctor, i think doctor have medicine for u

Answer 10

It's ok to see a doctor...