"Dents" in leg muscles

Posted by rubie @rubie, Jul 17, 2019

Developing dents in muscles of lower right leg - when I rub my leg, feel like a there's a hole in muscle and it is actually visible - saw reflection in store window. . . Surprised me for sure! I very frequently have terrible cramps/burning/stinging/"electric" pains in my legs and feet. Wondering if my muscles are sort of disintegrating. Anyone else know what I am talking about?

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I noticed a horizontal dent in the back of my right calf 3 days ago. It’s like a line going across my calf. I have no discomfort or pain at all. And now it seems like it’s filling in a bit but it’s still there. What’s going on?

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@confused1955

I also popped into this conversation. I DO have problems with gait. I would fall but I always manage to fall into things or grab onto others. Also I went from 168 to 89lbs in 18 months without change in eating. But was diagnosed with celiac disease and have gained back 19lbs. Prior to April 10 2017 I had sciatica, scoliosis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis. Then I woke up on the 10th and had lost the use of my right hand and the pain felt like my hand was in boiling water. 10 days later I woke up with the same thing in my left hand. 1st neurologist said PARSONAGE TURNER SYSNDROME and said she would send a letter to my family Dr. When I went to see family Dr. Her words exactly were. I have never heard of this disease YOU WILL HAVE TO GOOGLE IT. I did, it didn't sound like my symptoms. 48 hours after the test where they poke you full of holes I had a heart attack at home whilst having a BM. 2nd neurologist said no it couldn't be PTS. he said was MONO NEURITIS MULTIPLEX. MNM family Dr said. SAME DEAL YOU WILL HAVE TO GOOGLE IT. SAME DEAL it didn't sound like my symptoms.
I went back to my old family Dr. He's not likely to tell me to Google it. He sent me to a different neurologist, the 3rd. When we got there she had gone through all the previous tests done by the others. She had made herself totally knowledgeable of my symptoms. She was what you hope for in a Dr. However yes you guessed it 3rd diagnosis. CHRONIC REGIONAL PAIN SYSNDROME. She explained every detail, no waiting to get results from family Dr. However the news was not good. It is nicknamed the suicide disease. There is no cure and no treatment. Just 24/7 pain. I am on gabapentine. I didn't think it worked until I miss a dose. Also long acting diladid and 2mg fast acting for break through pain. They don't work either. So I cry out in pain I scream in pain. My best friend is sleep and I'm very fortunate that my evening meds do their job and I sleep well. Then I wake up. It's still there. It will always be there. I will never have anything to look forward to again. I'm only 64. I worked all my life now I've lost that. My husband is drifting farther and farther away. I have zero quality of life. I know why it's nicknamed the suicide disease because I fantasize about not waking up. Having a massive heart attack. Because my death is not imminent I'm not eligible for MAID. The thought of living like this for another 2 weeks is hell but 20 years. Will not happen. I will be a statistic. Part of the over 60% that choose to end their life. I pray no one on here has this horrible disease. It breaks my heart that children can get this disease.

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I am so sorry to hear that you are experiencing such chronic pain constantly. I wish I had some answers for you. My only advice is never give up hope, keep searching for answers, and trust that this too shall pass.

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@cladinviolet

hi mayo clinic family.

just an update for my situation.

diagnosis from primary care physician is something called Bursitis. likely due to injury.

I have my reservations about my doctor's 1st opinion but we'll see. I can't recall getting injured yet but it doesn't hurt just odd it's the hip area.

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Hello, I see this was posted in 2021. Have you had any issues since? How are you doing now?

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I have a dent in my lower shin just above the ankle. It’s about 3” long and 1” high at the widest point. It looks like the muscle is disappearing. It’s always there. Not edema sounding. Weird.

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I have swollen legs and feet, and an indent the size of a quarter that is very painful suddenly appeared. Sounds similar to a lot of your situations except for the pain aspect.

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Have you found any reason for the dents in your calf? Is it related to the shocking sensations in your feet or toes? Thanks so much

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I have dents as well. They are in my lower and upper legs and tend to run across the leg like ripples. Mayo diagnosed me with hypermobile spectrum disorder. Later I was diagnosed with lipedema. However, I don't believe this is related to either. A lot of people with lipedema also have dercums. This is what I suspect I have.

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I've added more photos of what I have going on. It's more than just my legs. I have some areas that hurt really bad. Then some not at all.

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I feel so sad reading the above account of Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. I have neuropathic pain that's chronic, but I get some relief from Lyrica 75mg (pregabalin).
Surely, there is an intervention strategy to help this lady ... confused 1955....Anyone with any thoughts??

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@cazupk

I have a dent in my lower shin just above the ankle. It’s about 3” long and 1” high at the widest point. It looks like the muscle is disappearing. It’s always there. Not edema sounding. Weird.

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My dent is located just below the calf muscle on the left side of my left leg as it reaches the ankle, and goes up to about 2" to 3". I think it could be a circulation problem and it gets worse as the neuropathy stiffness and pain occurs . Or like you said feels like the muscle is eroding.

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