On an off for the past six months, my rt ankle periodically wakes me up in the middle of the night with this hot craping feeling, and the only way I can get the 8 pain on a scale of 1-10 to ease is to dive into a warm bathtub and soak it. Walking on it used to help but it has gotten worse and more frequent. Its not just a leg cramp its worse. Its not from injury that I know of or exercise. I did take a medication six months ago that caused a lactic acid build up so I quit it, (Metformin) for PCOS. Any ideas what this could be?
2007-08-17 19:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by TennesseeGirl 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
This hot burning pain/cramp runs from my anckle up through my calf on the outter side of my leg.
2007-08-17 19:02:40 · update #1
That is unusual, I have a good friend who has a similar problem except her foot swells, I never knew this was possible, but women can get Gout, and that is what her Doctor believes she has. Gout is usually caused by a build up of Uric Acid. You also might have your blood sugar checked for Diabetes. Diabetes often causes a burning sensation in the legs and/or feet.
Hope that helps and good luck.
2007-08-17 22:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke my ankle years ago and It hurts everyday but I can usually ignore it sometimes depending on the weather it really flares up also when I started back jogging it swelled all the way up to my knee my doctor recommended taking anti-inflamatories and elevating your leg. You are doing good thing by soaking it in the warm water you can also use a heating pad when you are in bed. But when in doubt see your doctor for a professional opinion.
2007-08-17 19:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by thickwitit1980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE BAD LEGS CRAMPS TAKE CALCIUM PILLS 2 TIMES A DAY ASK YOUR PHARMACIST THEY CAN HELP YOU I THINK THE BOTTLE IS CALLED CALCET PILLS IN A YELLOW BOX IT HELPS EAT LESS SALT SALT MAKES YOUR ANKLES SWELL UP SO THEN YOU HAVE TO ELEVATE YOUR LEGS IF IT DOESN'T GET BETTER GO SEE THE DR
2007-08-17 19:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been checked for diabetes? It can cause what you are describing. Have you considered getting a second opinion for both conditions?
2016-03-13 04:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you gone to a specialty doctor or regular doctor for it?
2007-08-17 19:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by Baby is finally here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋