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

32 yo w hashimotis experiencing non-visible, deep, tremor sensations in thighs and feet. pulsing, not constant. can hashis cause this?

Accepted Answer

: Not to my knowledge.

Question 4

if i lay on my back and put my legs vertically in the air my pedal pulse becomes visible and i can feel it strongly in my right foot. the feeling and visible pulsing go away when i lower my legs. it doesn't happen in left foot. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Since this maneuver isn't one that most physicians use during a physical examination, I'm not sure what the significance of your observation is. Because of gravity I wouldn't expect the dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulses would be more forceful with the legs vertically elevated. If conventional examination of these pulses , with legs horizontal or dependent, show normal pulsations no problem

Question 5

i'm due to have a spur removal in my ankle. the pain is unbearable today and my pulse is visible. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Not OK.: Give your surgeon a call and see if he can give you some suggestions based on his pre-surgical assessment. Unbearable pain is not OK and either your surgeon or a pain specialist should be consulted.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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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?

A member asked:

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!

A member asked:

32 yo w hashimotis experiencing non-visible, deep, tremor sensations in thighs and feet. pulsing, not constant. can hashis cause this?

A member asked:

If i lay on my back and put my legs vertically in the air my pedal pulse becomes visible and i can feel it strongly in my right foot. the feeling and visible pulsing go away when i lower my legs. it doesn't happen in left foot. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I'm due to have a spur removal in my ankle. the pain is unbearable today and my pulse is visible. is this ok?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

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