Leg Pain

[stunned_one]

I have pain in both outer thighs. It starts in my buttocks, to my outer thighs, to my outer calves, to my ankles, to the outside of my feet. I am unable to lay on either side due to the pain. It is a pain that radiates. It starts out as a low achiness, builds to a low pain, builds to a major pain and then subsides. This happens when I lay on either side. When I turn over to the opposite side it begins to subdside in time with the other side to start. Needless to say it makes sleeping difficult since I'm not a back sleeper. If I sleep on my belly I have to make sure neither outside thigh is being laid on. I'm a 6o yr old female, still working, not overweight. I'm 5'7" and weigh 149. OTC meds do nothing for the pain. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several yrs ago but I believe it has nothing to do with it. I started having probs after being put on Lovastatin. I have quit taking it and take 1200mg of fish oil and 41 mg of baby aspirin daily. The other pains I had while taking statin have went away but the leg issue has been going on for 6-8 months. I asked the dr about it and he said it was something(?) common for my age. There has to be an answer somewhere.

[Tinkerbell79]

I'm sorry to hear of your situations stunned and ticked. I had the same issue diagnosed many years ago as an SI Joint Syndrome or Dysfuntion. I am not a physician, and I am glad to hear that you are going to go see a pain management doctor. I have had doctors misdiagnose me before and would love to hear what your doctor has to say about your condition. We are all here for you and understand what it is like to be in constant chronic pain. I wish you the very best and pray you find relief from your pain soon. Have a wonderful holiday season!   =D

[ticked]

Its funny I have had that pain since I was diagnose with FMS when i was 17. I am now 34 and the pain is still here. I even have it down my arms. I have no idea what it is and why i have it.

I am going to a pain management clinic at the end of the month and i will be mentioning it to them.