Question 1

my toes turn blue if i sit or let them hang. leg red & hurts. my dr checked pulse in foot and said it isn't circulation issue. what else cld it be?

Accepted Answer

Good chance of Clot.: You had better have your circulation checked again and soon. Pulses have nothing to do with it. More than likely, a vein in your leg is blocked to some degree, not allowing the blood drain from the leg. This is known as a blood clot and can be dangerous if not treated immediately. Do not take this lightly. To remove all doubt, you need to either call your doctor or visit the emergency room.

Question 2

pain behind right knee/calf pulse in foot good, 4 about 2 weeks sudden pain in left bicep down to palm. leg u/s 6 w ago clear ct chest 2w ago clear!

Accepted Answer

Could be  muscular: Since the pain is in the extremities  the ct might not find the cause. The leg  ultrasound helps eliminate blood  clots. A rheumatologist  will help guide you through the diagnostic considerations. This would include  muscle, joint, vascular, neuropathic or even metabolic. Laboratory and maybe  more imaging  may be in order.

Question 3

is feeling a pulse in my left foot when standing or sitting normal? i've been feeling it for about a month or 2 now.

Accepted Answer

It's fine: normal especially with athlets

Question 4

ive been awake all night studying and now i can  feel and see (i think) my pulse in my feet. is it because i havent slept? or should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Pulse pressure...: Don't concern yourself. Sitting for long terms can cause foot swelling. This mild swelling can cause you to feel your pulses. Get up an walk around. Those all nighters can certainly be fun, hmmm.

Question 5

what's the best way to handle poor foot circulation?

Accepted Answer

Poor foot circulatio: at 39 unlikely to be an artery related problem
"poor circulation " needs to be addressed ?symptoms etc
need a vascular surgery evaluation to run thru possible causes as treatment is dependent on cause

Question 6

i can see my right foot pulse above my talus, is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The artery is right under the skin there. If one is slightly  enough it is normal to see it pulse in some positions

Question 7

what ways are there to increase foot circulation if you are diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic circulation: Yes there are. A diabetic can be referred to a vascular surgeon for an evaluation. There are several tests that we use to determine the type and level of blockages in the lower extremity. Once this testing is completed, the vascular surgeon can discuss the timing and need for the procedure with the patient.

Question 8

what works most effectively for a diabetic to do to improve foot circulation?

Accepted Answer

Excercise: Walk, both will improve collateral circulation. Avoid smoking.

Question 9

i measured my pulse at both the neck and foot. i felt they are the same but there's a lag about 0.3 second between them. is it considered normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Sounds physiologic: which is a fancy way of saying that's normal..'

Question 10

sometimes when i sit in certain positions or stand in a weird way my feet get a bit purple looking. goes away as soon as i move, pulses fine ? thanks

Accepted Answer

May be okay: Certain position may comprimize terminal vessels to digits causing discoloration. Without pain it may be observed.

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My toes turn blue if i sit or let them hang. leg red & hurts. my dr checked pulse in foot and said it isn't circulation issue. what else cld it be?

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Pain behind right knee/calf pulse in foot good, 4 about 2 weeks sudden pain in left bicep down to palm. leg u/s 6 w ago clear ct chest 2w ago clear!

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Is feeling a pulse in my left foot when standing or sitting normal? i've been feeling it for about a month or 2 now.

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Ive been awake all night studying and now i can feel and see (i think) my pulse in my feet. is it because i havent slept? or should i be concerned?

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What's the best way to handle poor foot circulation?

A member asked:

I can see my right foot pulse above my talus, is this normal ?

A member asked:

What ways are there to increase foot circulation if you are diabetic?

A member asked:

What works most effectively for a diabetic to do to improve foot circulation?

A member asked:

I measured my pulse at both the neck and foot. i felt they are the same but there's a lag about 0.3 second between them. is it considered normal?

A member asked:

Sometimes when i sit in certain positions or stand in a weird way my feet get a bit purple looking. goes away as soon as i move, pulses fine ? thanks

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