"Dents" in leg muscles
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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Hi @rubie did you ever get an answer to what was causing your issue? I’m experiencing something that sounds similar and so far the doc has not been able to find an answer
Welcome @sjune39, I don't think @rubie is following Connect any longer as the member has not posted since starting this discussion. Wondering if other members like @waltermc @cbnewpain @hotfooted @wilcy @johnhans might share if they have seen any dents in their leg muscles along with any cramps/burning/stinging/"electric" pains in their legs and feet, and what that may mean.
Did your doctor rule out pitting edema or other possible causes?
I do. Have had snd for a long time in my feet but control it pretty much. Lately though have been having violent cramps on the bottom and sides of my feet. Not all the time, not every day but when it hits its like a knife. Just started last few months
I have indented lines across both of my upper thighs. This post came up when I was searching trying to find out why they are there. Are you familiar with this?
Hi @potsy, Welcome to Connect. There are various causes for indentations in the legs. I don't have any medical background or training but agree with @johnhans that a visit with your doctor could ease your mind and confirm what it really is. I think my PCP told me the ones I had a few years ago were pitting edema but I'm not sure. I have been diagnosed with lymphedema and have to wear compression stockings to controlling the swelling.
Have you discussed the symptoms with your doctor?
I wonder if you've been tested for Lyme disease and confections? What you're describing sounds a lot like it.
I noticed your post is dated 2019. I just read it today 2/2023 and am wondering if your pain is any better? Are there any stronger pain meds that help? I,too, have pain from several sources, most of them are related to post Covid. I am thinking of you.
Hi,
I know the post is dated from 2022 but I just saw the same thing in my thigh and in one of my calf. No pain associated with those indents.
I'd like to know if someone has an answer or got a diagnostic from a doctor.
Thanks
Hello @ms1234, Welcome to Connect. I posted this earlier in the discussion but thought I would share it again. I have had dent's in my right calf muscle frequently and don't have pain with it. For me, I think it's related to my lymphedema. Here are a couple of possible explanations.
How to identify pitting edema
— https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321773.php
Twitching Muscles, DENTS, Calf Cramps: Facing the Terror
— https://scarysymptoms.com/2015/04/twitching-muscles-calf-cramps-dents/
Have you discussed the dents with your doctor? Hopefully some other members will be able to share their experience also.
I have the same thing across the back of my calf. It's strange , like sock were there for years or something was tied around only the back of my calf. Doesn't hurt though. But I wonder what it is sometimes.