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What Causes Severe Left-sided Leg Pain?

Hi I am a 55 year woman. For the past few months I have been waking up with server pains in my left leg around the shin area. The only way I can relieve the pain is by dangling my leg out of the bed or by walking around. The pain has been getting worse and usually comes on about 2-3 hours after I go to bed. I do not get the pain if I put my feet up while watching TV in the evening, only when I lay flat. I am slightly overweight at 13 stone and I m 5ft 7in tall. I spend a lot of time sitting as I work in an office. I have no varicose veins or redness around the area. Please let me know what you think it may be. Many thanks, Diane
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Hi,

Since unable to examine you directly, the following is my opinion based on your symptoms:

1. At your age [55 years] it could be menopausal pain due to falling estrogen level resulting in magnesium deficiency and fluid imbalance.

2. Leg pain could be because of leg edema [peripheral edema] or can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system, or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential who might also exclude possibilities like:
- Arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries.
- Diabetic: due to high blood sugar.
- Vasculitic: due to any inflammatory disorder OR
- Traumatic: due to injury to the leg

3. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room.

PS. The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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What Causes Severe Left-sided Leg Pain?

Hi, Since unable to examine you directly, the following is my opinion based on your symptoms: 1. At your age [55 years] it could be menopausal pain due to falling estrogen level resulting in magnesium deficiency and fluid imbalance. 2. Leg pain could be because of leg edema [peripheral edema] or can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system, or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential who might also exclude possibilities like: - Arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries. - Diabetic: due to high blood sugar. - Vasculitic: due to any inflammatory disorder OR - Traumatic: due to injury to the leg 3. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room. PS. The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist