I have purple feet

[Upforfun03]

I have purple feet all the time. They don't turn color in response to temperature. There is not discomfort. The skin appears healthy other than it ranges in color from red (like sunburn) to purple (like a bruise). Applying pressure to the skin causes it to go back to flesh color but as soon as the pressure goes away, the redness/purple return. Elevating the feet does not seem to have an impact. Sometimes the feet are cold to the touch but probably not more so than the average woman's feet.

It started about three years ago and has progressed significantly in the last 6 months. I'm very healthy - ex-smoker of 7 years. I exercise daily - run several days a week. I take no medications other than a daily vitamin. I have no allergies.

I've been to a dermatologist, general practitioner, vascular specialist and rhuematologist - all whom have never seen anything like this and none of whom have a clue what it could be or how or if to treat it.

I'm hoping there is someone else out there who has experienced this or knows someone who has. Thanks.

[dani08]

was wondering if you was diabetic that maybe part of the issue but also to throw this out at you as well talk to genetics in  iowa city my son turnes all blue he's got digeorge syndrome you may not have that syndrome but you may have something wrong with the oxygen levals blood flow through the heart...recently i had an echo done to my heart because of what our son has they wanted me to be checked on and my heart was ok for the most part but most people was born with 3 leaflets to the aorta chamber and i was only born with 3 there is so many siencetific knowledge just keep on trying i'll keep you ion my preyers and hope that your feet start feeling better mabey stay off of them for awhile see if that helps probally wont but you could try talk soon dani.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

This condition that you have appears to be a vascular problem. However, you have sought consult with vascular specialist and I would assume, no significant findings were found.

Was a duplex scan of the blood vessels of your lower extremities assessed? I also suggest that an EMG may be done just to rule out any neurologic component. Have you had a complete cardiac assessment done? For discoloration of the extremities, it is best to be evaluated thoroughly. Your cardiac function as well as evaluation of coagulation factor levels ( prothrombin time,aPTT and fibrinogen levels ) may be derived to rule out thrombotic (blood clot) phenomena.