periodic warm sensation in lower left leg

[amani]

For the past 2 days I have a very slight heat sensation in my lower left leg (no other problems). Is this some thing I should be concerned about now, or wait for my drs. appt in a few weeks?

[Edith111]

I too have it, but I know what the problem is; I suffer from high tension-high blood preasure which gives me bab headaches that can up to 24 hours. I take a pain killer similar to a migrane medication that causes the blood to get very thin, helping with blood flow through tensed veins in the brain. Eventually this thinning of the blood results in other areas of the lower estremities to have problems or just symtoms, particularly the left side where the main blood valve is located, these vains get large amounts of very warm blood pumped hard into them on intervals of minutes or hours, depending on body activities, If you take pain killers often, this may be one of the symtoms. I recommend you buy a home blood preasure tester to keep track of your blood preasure to be able to know what is happening with you body before you see a doctor. Also, lowering salt and sugar helps.

Pease to all

[duece240]

I just started getting this down my right calf. I am a chef and I am on my feet alot. Dog peeing on my calf is the best way to describe the feeling.  Funny cause I have two dogs!

Male 35
205lbs  5-10
No history of problems.
I do take Prilosec every day for acid indigestion.
I haven't gone to a doctor yet but i will if it persists and I will chime in to give any info I can.
Great board though thanks everyone for sharing info.

[lucky207]

Forgot to also say that I have been on Vit B complex for 3 yrs now.  Also take Fish Oil and Vit D. I have been checked--over and over for Diabetes. I was having bad pain from the huge dissected aneurysm in thorax and abdominal  area, it had grown into the lung and back muscles.  No one knew what that was either as I hadn't yet been diagnosed with the aneurysm, but one neurologist  put me on Lyrica. A low dose but it did seem to reduce the hot flushes in the legs somewhat. It is mainly given for severe nerve end pain. At the time Lyrica had just been starting its use in the USA. I see there are commercials now promoting it so it may be worth a try for some of you.[ Neurontin (sp?)) Has been used longer in the USA , similar to  Lyrica .]  Just remember--each drug has it's own contradictions and I chose to discontinue the med. Same with loading up on vitamins unless your doctor tells you it's ok to take them with prescription drugs.     Question??---do any of you have restless leg syndrome also?                           Lucky207

[lucky207]

I am female, age 65. Have had these sensations for well over 6 yrs now. I am active and not overweight. Every Doctor I've spoken to has NO idea what I am talking about. In 2005 I had a scan that involved a dye that was a vascular dilator. When the dye is released it gives a hot  feeling in the pelvic area and makes you feel as if you will urinate.  It is almost the same feeling I get when I get the hot feeling in both thighs. The heat goes mostly down to the knee but has, at times continued down the whole of each leg.  Lately it has been happening in the buttock area too and also involves a "pins and needles" feeling. It does not hurt , is more irritating but I do get a weak feeling in the lower back and legs if it happens while standing up. I believe it has something to do with blood vessels and veins, as it usually happens when I get up after being off my feet for a while. I have had tests for pinched nerves and other spinal tests so it is not coming from there. I DID have a dissected aneurysm in the aorta (It was found when I went to LifeLine testing and had a ultra sound test done) and had complete removal and replacement graft surgery done.  I had NO symptoms from the aneurysm.  Also had a graft put into left femeral artery.  Blood flow was/is complete and normal in my neck and ankles and heart. I am on high blood pressure meds and was before the aorta surgery. Even my vascular surgeon was unable to come up with a reason for the "flushing" feelings. I have been checked for many different things, and have had my entire body scanned. I would suggest asking your doctors if they have ever had that dye injected and then they will know the feeling you are having. It is NOT from tight clothes. Your doctor should ask around as I have all my doctors doing.  Maybe we'll get lucky and find a reason for it. There seems to be no diagnoses for this condition at this time.  

[Boo70]

I only saw my doctor yesterday after several weeks of feeling like I'd peed my pants (sometimes up to 12 times a day), with the 'warm water' sensation on the inside of my left thigh toward the back. I have also been experiencing strong tension headaches in the same spot on the right side of my head, and was worried that these were somehow related. My doctor assures me this is not the case. I sometimes have pain after lying on my left side for a period of time, yet this never occurs on my right side. Very frustrating to say the least. My doctor had never before heard of the 'warm water' sensation, and suggested it was a nerve condition perhaps triggered by tight underwear (no) or tight jeans or pants.  I work in IT so am often sitting at my computer for long periods of time, but like to get up and move around every 30mins where possible. I have started to take multivitamins as I am constantly tired and frequently stressed. Baffling how so many of us seem to have the same symptoms yet nobody has a diagnosis.

[Daniel1859]

I had the warm sensations (like hot water flowing over it) in my upper right thigh, and occasionally in my right foot-- 10-20 times a day for 2 weeks before going to the doctor. My doc ordered an MRI of my lumbar spine, which revealed some sciatica related issues and potentially Piriformis Syndrome. I'll let you know if the symptoms diminish after physical therapy. He said it can get worse and worse without treatment. If you don't have insurance, I suggest ice, heat packs, and stretching of the sciatic region.

Good luck my friends.

Daniel