Pain in legs?

Question

I’ve had trouble on and off for years with my legs hurting—at times it’s been so bad I’ve felt like crying. It seems I never know when it’s going to strike, but lately, it’s been happening more and more. I’m 33 years old, overweight but not huge. My grandmother had arthritis that started in her 70s, and she had really bad knees and leg and foot pain. I don’t think anything is swollen—just painful. Last night my legs hurt from the back of my thighs down to my feet. My feet were tingling also. But mostly my right leg, in the part below the knee, hurt SO bad I couldn’t stand it. I took aspirin, and it didn’t help, I put sore muscle/arthritis crème on it (Pain Buster), and neither made it feel any better. I was in agony. Today they’re still hurting some, esp. the right leg. Not as bad as last night, but still, it’s bothering me that they hurt all the time. I also get elbow pains and arm pain some, as I did last night also.

I did a bit more walking during the weekend, but it’s not like I’m normally inactive. I work at a desk, but I do get up and walk around the building several times a day, going up and down stairs also.

Has anyone had anything that sounds like what I have. Any ideas about what could be the cause or any suggestions as to anything to take, such as particular vitamins or anything to do to help? It would be greatly appreciated.

Everyone's answers are helpful. Thanks. For those who wonder why I don't go to the doctor, I don't have money. If you don't have it, you don't have it. That's the way the world is--there are lots of people who need medical help or dental work and never get it done for lack of money. It sucks. Maybe I'll have some soon.

Answer 1

Try snake oil@ medical hall should b able 2 help.

Answer 2

Although I'm male and now in my 70's, I had much the same problem at your age too. I was a soccer referee at the time and was often unable to run! Fatal for a ref!
Check with your doc before you try what follows, as there might be a medical reason.(ie. The tingling you feel might be a trapped nerve).
Before a soccer match I would lie on the floor and put my feet up against the wall (with a cushion between feet and wall, and butt as close to the wall as poss/comfortable - don't strain.). Stay like this for up to 20 mins (max). Start with a few mins then increase to about 20, over several days - NO MORE than 20 mins though! What this does is; allows gravity to help get all the oxygen deprived (old) blood from the legs and when you stand up, gravity helps to get new (oxygenated) blood back down there. your feet and toes might tingle a bit when you stand up - but that is (usually) nothing!
Sure helped me! Could then run a whole game with no trouble, about 13 miles! Good luck BUT, as I say, see your doc FIRST! Could be very, very bad for you if you have a medical condition. Tell the doc also what I've said here. Then take his/her advice and rubbish this! Also, remember, arthritis can srike at any age - even infancy!

Answer 3

Has your doctor prescribed quinine? Also it could be a lack of potassium. I would never suggest a cure but perhaps if you were to talk to your doctor and ask about these things, it could help. It could be serious such as vascular problems or a muscle disease so don't self diagnose or take medical advice from just anyone,see your doctor. Don't just assume it will go away on it's own or that it's not serious that's how so many people end up with diseases in a critical stage, you need your body functioning at top rate, so make that appointment.

Answer 4

If you have not already done so i would recomend seeing an orthropedic, other than that my sister has the same problem they figured out that she was starting the early signs of arthritis, and that she was lacking potassium in her diet, also the tingling could be poor circulation in you legs witch is caused by several things such as blockages in you arteries or even clots, i hope that this helps, good luck and i hope that you feel better soon!!

Answer 5

It sounds like it could be peripheral vascular disease. That is when the blood supply to your extremities has trouble flowing and the pain you feel is the lack of oxygen getting to your tissues.
The pain that was worse in the one leg could also be a sign of deep vein thrombosis, that is when you get a clot in a deep vein and it starts to occlude the blood flow.
I would suggest, stop smoking (if you do), and see your doctor. The tingling symptom is not usually a good thing.

Answer 6

Overweight but not huge, the problem could be the first overweight. Overweight is overweight and then all the joints are put under added strain. It could be that you are trapping a nerve in the ankle, knee, due to the weight issue. If you do not want problems later in life, get the extra pounds off and keep fit and healthy.

Answer 7

What it sounds like to me is poor circulation in your legs. The tingly feeling and not being able to move your leg means it has fallen asleep due to lack of oxygen. I would try an anti-inflammatory like motrin. and do range of motion several times a day with your feet and legs. Sorry you're in pain. That's an awful feeling to have something be wrong and not be able to go to the MD. Also, if you sleep on your side, the leg underneath will be prone to falling asleep. It's painful. Good Luck to you. Andee_sky

Answer 8

You should consider TMS, tension myositis syndrome. While the pain may come from a physical cause; it is more likely coming from repressed issues deep in your psychology. This is a common problem, but it is rarely diagnosed by most doctors who are looking for a physical cause. Read any book by Dr. John Sarno. His most recent, Divided Mind, is the most comprehensive. But one of his early ones, which are shorter, can be helpful. He takes you through a personal treatment program that may have you pain free without pain medication or physical treatments.

Answer 9

you could be having muscle spasms, due to low potassium, eat bananas, oranges, and drink plenty of orange juice, you could have deep vein thrombus, (blood clot) or phlebitis. trying pr oping your legs up on pillow, and don't rub them, if it continues, please see your doctor. If this is muscle cramps, walking a little will relieve them, and apply moist warm towels to the leg area. hope you get well soon,

Answer 10

Is there some reason you are not going to the doctors?