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Wondering what this may be? I often get leg indentations on each lower leg and sometimes on both at the same time, in the shin area. I have tried searching online and can't seem to find anything that is similar.
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Hello @cm2008, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @colleenyoung and others. I have had the small indentations in the past similar to yours. Mine just appeared and wasn't when I pressed on the skin. My doctor did think it was related to edema at the time but didn't think it was anything to worry about.
A few years after I noticed the dents in my legs that would occasionally show up, I went to the doctor for swelling in my ankles and legs (mostly my right leg). I was referred to a cardiologist and after some tests was diagnosed with lymphedema and now wear compression socks daily for treatment.
Have you discussed the dents with your doctor?
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Hi @cm2008, welcome. You'll notice that I moved your message to an existing discussion on the topic of leg indentations. I did this so you can connect with members like @johnbishop @sueinmn @trellg132 @johnhans and @cladinviolet.
cm2008, do these indentations just appear or does the skin not bounce back after depressing it with your finger? Are your lower legs swollen? Do you have any other symptoms? How active are you? So many questions...