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Default What could be causing this foot problem? - 12-18-2008, 06:21 PM

My mother has been having problems with her left foot for 2+ years. Her foot is usually swollen, more so when she doesn't move it much during the day. It hurts badly and also has pins and needles sensations along with numbness. Sometimes the numbness/pins and needles also occur up her leg/that side of the body, and her left knee also is always in pain. The only thing her doctor said might be causing it is tissue from her endometriosis causing poor circulation, but she is not sure that this is the problem. What else could be causing this? Any other symptoms to look for? Thank you.
   
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Default 12-20-2008, 11:07 AM

Poor circulation sounds right to me, but I don't know what on earth the endometriosis would have to do with it. I had endometriosis, and it has nothing to do with circulation throughout the rest of the body. Sounds to me like your mother needs to go to another doctor - there are other things that could be causing poor blood circulation, like a blood clot for instance. She really needs to seek another opinion. Good luck to her.
   
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Default 12-21-2008, 01:42 PM

Rheumatoid arthritis could also cause this swelling. Heart problems may also cause her cymptoms. Thrombophrebitis and any other arteriovenous disorder may be causing it. It's hard to pinpoint.. it could be on the arteries or the veins.. she needs to see a doc. some tests will be ran to find out what your mother has. i dont think endometriosis is causing it.
   
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Default 12-26-2008, 06:59 AM

gout dude. she has gout. give her organic black cherry juice. tell her to stay away from fatty foods and alchohal.
   
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Default 01-05-2009, 05:03 PM

Sounds like a possible lumbar spine injury. An injury at the L3, L4, or L5, on the right side, would cause shooting pain on the left side on the fronts of her legs. But it would likely hurt all the time.As for the endometriousis, the uterus is innervated by nerves in the same proximity as the legs are... therefore, an irritation to the uterus could refer pain to the legs. It's called viscero-somatic dysfunction. However, it would most likely refer pain to the umbilical area, or belly button.Does she have arthritis, joint disease, bone disease, or problems with obesity or diabetes?? Maybe, some moderate excercise or stretching would be good for her leg pain.Good luck!!
   
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Default 01-06-2009, 11:16 PM

if she is on pills for blood pressure then some of those could cause it
   
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