Many ask what's next...well for me I know.

Since the first of the year I have been having a lot of increased pain in my legs. At first I thought it was either the cold or worsening of my diabetic neuropathy.

Now that spring is here and it is a lot warmer and the pain is only getting worse I decided it was time to mention it to my doctor at my visit this past Weds.

After asking some questions and doing an exam she decided that I needed to have some tests done. So this morning I have a doppler and an ultrasound done on my legs.

The test was started a little after 10 am and I was done and back home by 1130 which included grabbing a salad for lunch on the way home. At 1pm I get a call from my doctor's office with the news. The tests show blockages in both legs. They are not showing any complete blockages but are indicating ones bad enough that they want me seen by an interventional radiologist as soon as possible.

So now I am waiting for someone to call me to set up an appointment.

Until the next level of tests are done we don't know what level of treatment is needed which could be medication, angio, stents or surgery or some combination.

Oh boy Jim,
At least you know the cause of your increased pain now. Any blockage of blood flow can be and is dangerous, so please be very , very careful and any shortness of breath or chest pain needs to be evaluated right away.
Sometimes, I think that we dismiss new or worsening symptoms when we just attribute things getting worse to our current conditions, we don't do ourselves any favors.
I hope that you hear from this other doctor right away and can begin getting this new condition treated as soon as possible.
Best wishes to you,
Sandi

Jim glad you decided to speak to the dr about this, sometimes its real easy to chalk things up to other health conditions. Keep us posted on what you find out.

Take care......Susie

Hey Jim,

I'm really sorry about this.  Make sure they get back to you asap.  Sitting around with this can be dangerous as Sandi mentioned.

Please keep us posted and I will say an extra prayer for you.

Blessings.

Lindaloo

Boy Jim it is always something isn't it??? This can be serious, so do take it easy and do what ever your doctor orders for you! It is important! I am glad they have found this, it can be treated and left untreated you could really have some problems later on down the road! I do wish you well and keep us informed on your progress!

Good Luck to you!

White Beard

    Morning Jim!

         I'm sorry to hear of your health issues getting worse....but am glad that you are keeping a good eye on your self and listening to your body. It can be difficult to do when we have multiple health issues. Your post is a good reminder to all that moderators suffer as well. We thank for your support as well!  

    I have a good friend down in Oklahoma with the same problem. Let us know what the plan is, and how it goes for you.

    Take care,

    SE

Jim, it is always something, isnt it? I am so sorry to hear that there are blockages in your legs, but glad you found out and that something can be done about them.

Thank you for replying to my posting when I went for a doppler of my swollen left leg. My groin lymph nodes are filled with fluid and no blockages in the leg but painful to pressure of the wand since I had knee surgury done 3-30-12

hang in there Jim and I will send prayers for you everyday.

Keep us updated please
Betsey

awwwwwwwww bless his little heart.  what a wonderful grandson you have.  you are truly blessed.

God bless you all.

Lindaloo

I second everything that Tina said Jim.....best wishes to you, and hopefully you will get some answers and can get started on treatment right away . Can't they get you in before next Monday though? It seems that the office receptionist may not have remembered that the other doctor wanted you seen asap and that may be why the new appointment is not as soon as I would think it would be.
Good luck,
Sandi

Hope everything turns out ok for you, glad you went to the doctor when you did, alot of times we tend to blame new symptoms on our ongoing medical issues instead of listening to our bodies. Keep us informed when you have the radiology report!

Sandi, they did have an opening for tomorrow (Weds) morning but that was not going to work for me either. One of my wife's instructors decided at the last minute to have student evaluations that day so this next Monday was the first available that she will be able to take me.

If I knew what this appointment was going to be for sure I might have been able to just drive myself, but even though I asked when I called to reschedule the receptionist did not have any information as to whether this was going to just be a consultation or if they were going to actually do the test on that day.

If they want to run that test and end up wanting to do an angioplasty and/or stent placement I really hope they just go ahead and do it on Monday. I really don't want to have to make an extra trip with gas prices the way they are.


Psst....Linaloo. That is my son. Not my grandson. Don't make me feel any older than I already do...LOL

And yes. My son does have a big caring heart and we do have a very close relationship. We should as I have been his primary caregiver since he was 6 weeks old.