This is really scaring me

[MWOS]

Just got up to get ready for bed. I have a big dent in my leg. It's my bad leg and then dent is on the bone just above where the surgeon broke it. Jeeeesus I didn't think my ankle had any surprises left

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[weelass24]

I'm trying to think of a logical reason for that. Does it hurt?

[Deleted]

Does it only show up when you smile?

LEG DIMPLE.

[TrickyBob]

Were you sitting where you heel would be against your leg?

[MWOS]

Not sitting funny, doesn't hurt any more than usual, lol Miso

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[meganew]

Wait- aren't you the med expert here? If you don't know what it is, you call someone! Does your leg seem puffy or swollen?

[Deleted]

That looks like the legs of patients I see with muscle atrophy. You wouldn't have any reason or signs of denervation there, do you?

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yowza

[bania]

Err yeah that doesn't look normal.

[MWOS]

Fuck. Yeah hungry. I have major nerve shit. Complex regional pain syndrome. I'm losing that muscle aren't I

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Jul 8, 2013 21:42:58 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Fuck. Yeah hungry. I have major nerve shit. Complex regional pain syndrome. I'm losing that muscle aren't I

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Unfortunately I'm pretty sure you are.

**hugs**

[pursemeatballs]

Yee-ouch! What happened to your leg (when you broke it)?

[MWOS]

Can you tell me what happens when I do

I am obviously gonna have to see the doctor again. I'd prefer to do my crying in private.

[angelailovefood]

It looks like pitting edema to me. I am no doctor though.

[MWOS]

my legs are not swollen. it doesn't feel like edema because none of my other skin feels tight, i can't push it in and watch it spring back

[zoidberg]

Could it just be swelling around an area that is inflexible or something due to scar tissue?

[zoidberg]

Nevermind

[MWOS]

Jul 8, 2013 21:45:11 GMT -5 pursemeatballs said:

Yee-ouch! What happened to your leg (when you broke it)?

I had to let the doctor break my leg to fix my ankle

Dude was lucky he's attractive

[angelailovefood]

Jul 8, 2013 21:51:05 GMT -5 MWOS said:

my legs are not swollen. it doesn't feel like edema because none of my other skin feels tight, i can't push it in and watch it spring back

Ahh okay. Well, I hope it's nothing major!  :N:

[MWOS]

mudslide

any experience with this?

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Jul 8, 2013 21:46:46 GMT -5 mofongo said:

Jul 8, 2013 21:44:41 GMT -5 hungrycaterpillar said:

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure you are.

**hugs**

But does it happen in one day?

I am still a student and do not know what the time period is for indentation atrophy. That's a good question - I feel like it can happen pretty quickly. If the muscle isn't receiving any impulses it tends to just start wasting at a fairly rapid rate. I would be curious to know if she has any weakness in dorsiflexion.

I feel confident that it looks like muscle atrophy I've seen before. I'm sure Mary will head to the doc soon and get it checked out and hopefully I will be wrong. 

[MWOS]

Jul 8, 2013 21:55:01 GMT -5 mofongo said:

omg, I just showed my H who, you know, is a medical professional. He says 'she has a dent, she should go to fix-a-dent'. USELESS. Sorry MWOS, can you make an appt with your doctor asap?

I actually just snorted and a snot bubble came out because I was crying

I hope he's mofucking proud of himself

[zoidberg]

Maybe it's just shin cellulite?

[mirandahobbes]

I'm sending you some best case scenario thoughts. I'm sure this is very scary for you. Is there no way to stimulate the nerves to help? I feel like there has to be something. (((hugs))) Try not to worry until you talk to your doc. Easier said then done, I know.

[awick14]

I think hungrycaterpillar is right.

((Hugs))

[Deleted]

Also - if for some reason I am right, there are some new studies out using neuromuscular electric stimulation (so using an E-stim unit) that has had good results with reducing atrophy progression if you want to take a look at those.

[daisyheadmaizie]

I'm sorry, Mary. I hope your doctor has good news for you and there is an easy solution.

[MWOS]

I'll just tell the Dr to write the PT script for E-stim.

It's frustrating because I just got back from a vacation where I walked miles and miles every day, some days up big ass hills. And I thought I did good. Instead, I have this.

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Jul 8, 2013 22:12:55 GMT -5 MWOS said:

I'll just tell the Dr to write the PT script for E-stim.

It's frustrating because I just got back from a vacation where I walked miles and miles every day, some days up big ass hills. And I thought I did good. Instead, I have this.

Ugh. I'm sorry. I feel like crap now for saying anything and will feel even worse if I am wrong and made you worry for nothing. I am sending good vibes that everything will be okay! I'm sure it will. 

[MWOS]

I'll call them both tomorrow but I likely won't be seen for a couple weeks