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?

[acker]

interesting [i had googled 'warm burning sensation skin leg]
i first had the burning sensation left outer leg side, starting from below bum muscle, to top of foot. intermittent. at the time i was on my feet all day at work. sometimes at a desk. i thought it was ANGER-related. i still think it could be emotional energy working its way about the body. i was sustaining a load of mortgage stress and separation stress. i then got severe fatigue syndrome, bringing me to present day.

Sex: F
Age: 42
Height: 5Ft 4In
Job: previously office job and door joinery
Health Background: never been sick. but now - fatigue, thyroidism
Blood pressure: excellent
Weight: 8.8st
Symptom Location(s): left leg outer
Length of time with symptom: 3 years
Frequency of Symptom: few times per day, some days.  
Allergies: None
Drugs: occasional valium
Vaccinations: none
Activity Level: near zero
previously very active/ strong
Stress Level: preceding all this - through the roof. now moderate

diet = pretty healthy
i don't wear tight clothes.
my posture, er, could be better...
i'm getting bile salt supplements for gall bladder deficiency. will be interesting to see if any changes.
interesting observation about the CELL PHONE. i have worn my phone on left hip for years.
i notice that if i get a minor startling e.g. sudden noise, the patch can warm up.


it doesn't really bother me, except that i'm concerned it's not a good thing! just don't want to develop fatigue again, or lose circulation in my leg, or whatever it means

[hotflashy]

Follow-up:  "warm puddles" sensation has stopped.  I only had the sensation for 2 days: repeatedly in my right hamstring.  I have had prob's with muscles slowly knotting/contracting (not painful cramps) in the same areas in the past, so thought it might be muscle-related.  

I bought a massage wand at the drugstore and worked out the knots in my right glut, hamstring and calf--for 3 hours, going from knot to knot.  I haven't had any more warm-puddle sensations since, but can definitely feel muscles contracting in the same areas.  For me,  I think I need more stretching from all the sitting I do (muscles contracted).

Side note to those on Citalopram:  I'm on it too, but I know that my muscle prob's started years before I got on Citalopram.  I don't think they're related in my case.

[pate2]

I'm a female - 46 years old and I've also have been experiencing a warm feeling in my left foot only as if I've stepped in warm water. It lasts a few seconds and then goes away.  It happens several times throughout the day while sitting or standing - just randomly and I also have been prescribed Citalopram 40 mg for anxiety/depression which I have been on for 3 1/2 weeks.  "Camamtin" also posted on 11/7/09 that he/she was having this problem while also on Citalopram but in his/her right foot.  I just started having panic attacks last year and can liken this foot sensation to what I have experienced through my whole  body in the throws of a full blown panic attack - a warm sensation starting at the shoulders and moving downward through both arms and legs (amongst other symptoms one experiences when going through an attack which I won't mention because I don't feel they would be related to this topic)   Thought it interesting that at least the two of us have experienced the same thing while on the same medication but that doesn't explain why everyone else is having this problem too unless it's all stress related.  What were you prescribed this medication for if you don't mind me asking? Are you still taking this medication?  If not, have your symptoms subsided?

[hotflashy]

Same symptoms as y'all:  hot flashes in my R hamstring since yesterday.  Felt like I peed myself when I was standing in line at grocery store late in day.  I drive ALL day, 2000 miles a month, and sit in front of computer 2-3 hours day (2 years now).

I suspect it's sciatica (from Piriformis Syndrome maybe?) based on what I've read.  LOTS of tension in my neck/shoulders from driving & computer.  Lately feeling discomfort in neck at night:  can't get right pillow/support under my neck.

I'm thinking deep tissue massages and hot baths might help relax muscles?

Thanks for posting.  It really helps to compare notes with others!  I'll check back to see if anyone's found the magic cure    :-)

F
46
overweight - 165 lbs., 5'7"
not active (boo!!)
poor diet - fast food and sweets   :-(   !!!

[RogerDodger11]

I had this...it started to occur more frequently.  Then I acutally started having inflamation in my rib cage. I had a infection once in my chest cartiledge, so after three weeks or so went to see a Dr.  Found out it was my gallbladdar. Had it removed, and have not had the symptions since.

Wife thought I was crazy

[Run4it]

I just started having this a week ago.  Mine is on the inside calf area of my right leg.  I am a 51 year old female, and have not changed my work habits, exercise habits, or diet in years.  I have not gained or lost weight.  I haven't had any injuries or strains. There is no lifestyle related reason for such an odd symptom to suddenly start occuring.  There is no pain at all, just that odd hot water / sunburn sensation.  Sometimes it feels like a sunburn in an area about the size of a deck of cards, and sometimes (usually if I am walking at the time) it feels like warm water running down my lcalf  I have not ever noticed having it in bed at night, probably because it doesn't take me long to fall asleep.  Since so many people have this, and no doctors have been able to identify the issue, I am guessing that it's not really anything to worry about.  I wonder if it ever goes away?  Has anyone here had it for a long time?