Sharp ankle pain during bowel movement

[aclem]

Hi I'm new to this site.  I am just wondering if anyone else has heard of or experienced this type of pain.  For about 8 months or so, on and off, I've been experiencing sharp pain at my right medial ankle during bowel movements.  The pain ranges from a 3 to a 10, average about 6-7 (I've had 10 only a few times, when I feel like my ankle is being sawed in half and I have to grab it tightly).  It's been on and off, meaning for about a month I'll experience it, then for a few weeks it's completely gone.  The pain disappears after the bowel movement though sometimes my ankle feels a little weaker if I get up too quickly.  Sometimes I feel the pain when I'm standing or sitting for no apparent reason.  I am 24 years old, pretty healthy, and have had no ankle or foot trauma that I know of.  I'm an optometry student so I pretty much sit most of the day.  I usually exercise by just walking (more so now because it's summer, but not much at all during the school year when this began).

I did see a doctor on campus at the university before my husband got health insurance for us and that doctor just said it was atypical.  I couldn't afford at that time to get an x-ray, and now with insurance I'm thinking I should get something done once we're more financial stable in a few months.

I'm thinking it's a pinched nerve but am not sure why it's just my ankle (not down my leg which would connect my rectum to my ankle) and usually only during bowel movements.  I've had a history of sharp lower back pain when I was 18 years old, and had to wear a heel lift for about a year to even out some bones around my hips.

Thank you for your time and any input is appreciated. :-)

[sandee1818]

Sorry your question has went unanswered. I don't know alot about your situation but to me it sounds as if your past injuries are playing a part in the pain. When hip pain is involved it seems that the pain your experiencing would be along them lines. I could be wrong but it sounds like thats the case. I would recommend seeing an ortho specialist to help you. Also I know you say the pain is only at certain times so that will be a big clue into your diagnosis.
Good luck and I hope you find some relief.