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One thing I've noticed the last 8 hrs is both of my legs don't feel right. They are kind of tingling and are somewhat uncomfortable. If I move them around it does make them feel a little better but not normal. No more additional discoloring, just feel weird. Actually the blue and yellow is disappearing/fading away. Does this sound like just part of MSD? As time goes on, what are normal signs that MDS is progressing?

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@twitt1949 When we have a diagnosis of anything, we tend to then blame every new symptom, twinge, or what have you, on the disease we’ve been handed. I’ve gone through that too.

With the decrease in platelet levels and maybe some of your other blood numbers too, you have a lower volume of blood/liquid circulating through your system. Your circulation may change as well. The symptom you’re describing this morning, with the tingling that improves when you walk around, might be circulation issues in your legs from standing in one place for any length of time. So it might be helpful to make sure you stay well hydrated to pump up the volume, take frequent walks for a few minutes or longer and, take time out during the day to lie down and elevate your legs. To do that properly, your legs should be over your heart. I just suggested this to another member yesterday, to get legs over your heart. Lie down on the sofa and swing your leg or legs up onto the back of the sofa. Fifteen or twenty minutes or so, a couple times per day will help with circulation. See if that helps.
The blue and yellow disappearing from your bruised area is totally normal. It is the body resorbing the damaged cells and repairing the tissue. It’s all good. ☺️