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Hot feeling in my lower leg!!

54 replies

tigersmum · 21/10/2008 15:07

Any ideas anyone? It feels like I am pressing up against a radiator every few minutes its a funny hot feeling on the outside of my lower leg just on the one leg. Cant get a docs appointment till Monday is it anything to worry about?

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christmaschristmaschristmas · 07/11/2018 20:28

This worries me.

Please be careful as this is a clear symptom of DVT. Go to a doctor and say it is urgent and you think you have DVT.

Pepperpaws · 03/09/2019 14:33

I am new to mumsnt and this thread has been going on since 2008, but I just wondered has anyone had confirmation about this warm sensation in the lower leg, that just comes and goes and is not sore and no swelling. I really can't be bothered going to the GP as it probs won't be there when I go and will appear when I leave! I know what a DVT is has had one in my arm a few years back and it's def not one - any answer would be great - thanks

MoaningMinnie1 · 03/09/2019 14:39

Many years ago (& I do mean 'many), I had the same thing. A hot feeling at the lower back of one leg as if there was a fan heater blowing on it. It wasn't painful but it was noticeable. When it first happened I used to look around and touch it but then I got used to it.

It started happening after I had recovered from the 'flu - that may have been coincidental but was certainly very much of a coincidence.

It wore off after a while and I've not had it since.

questions9 · 02/01/2020 21:26

Hi!!! I came here because I have a hot sensation in my leg like i have a hot pack on there. It is near my groin. I am not pregnant nor have i given birth. What could this be? I see that a lot of posters have said this has happened but no updates. What did the doctors think? thanks

HOTTY47 · 28/05/2020 11:35

Hi everyone i hope u all are well .

HOTTY47 · 28/05/2020 11:39

What is DVT

Yolzy · 18/07/2020 13:59

@HOTTY47

What is DVT
It’s Deep Vein Thrombosis = blood clot
Yolzy · 18/07/2020 14:00

Did anyone find out what the warm liquid sensation around the lower leg is about?

Nemex · 29/08/2020 09:28

Hello guys
Any information on the lower leg hotness?
I've been feeling same way for past couple of days
On my right shin

Yolzy · 30/08/2020 05:58

Still no answers?
I had a arterial Doppler and venous Doppler...both normal
Doctors keep saying you need to see a neurologist..I have already had scans on my spine, cervical, and head ...all normal.
It has to be small fibre neuropathy then!
My GP sent another referral to another neurologist

Nemex · 30/08/2020 11:28

Keep us posted @yolzy

Yolzy · 11/09/2020 14:34

The warm sensation has moved to other places like back of thigh. The lower leg one has disappeared! I think it’s lymphatic system. If not maybe my sarcoidosis as my tattoos flare up! I get electric and buzzing too in kegs. All MRI tests of spine and brain come bank normal. I am still referred to see a Neurologist. Still waiting

Yolzy · 11/09/2020 14:36

*legs not kegs lol

Lamari · 23/06/2021 23:40

I felt this hot feeling right behind my knee at random times years ago. I never contributed it to my birth control pills I was taking while nursing but I was taking.

ERRIN QUOTED FROM WEBMD "This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norethindrone (a form of progestin)
"This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke). Get medical help right away if any of these side effects occur: chest/jaw/left arm pain, confusion, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, trouble speaking, sudden shortness of breath/rapid breathing, unusual headaches (including headaches with vision changes/lack of coordination, worsening of migraines, sudden/very severe headaches), unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems/changes (such as double vision, partial/complete blindness)."

Reading about it now it makes sense that it could have been a blood clot trying to form and possibly DVT. I remember telling a friend I get this weird sensation in the back of my leg but never thought about it. I stopped taking birth control in summer 2019 because of all of the actual effects they can do to the body. I believe I got a severe form of mastitis (it has cleared since and I had ultrasounds and mammogram done to check for breast cancer) from it and I wasn't even nursing for over a year at that point.

There are a lot of breast cancer survivors that believe their cancer was caused by hormonal birth control and I hope I can spread awareness.

JustMe406 · 21/08/2021 02:24

This is happening on my lower left leg as well. Anyone know the cause yet?

Amesmcd · 26/10/2021 17:04

I have this going on. Just started today. On the left calf area. Just a weird warming sensation that goes across then stops. Lasts a few seconds. Was just at ER 7 days ago for a pain in my left side. Dr did CT with dye. Xrays. Bloodwork. Urine. Said my whute blood cells were a little high and a pulled muscle. Otherwise everything looked good. Dr apt us still 2 wks away.. Im kinda freaking out rn....

gasangelo · 28/10/2021 02:47

Hello , I’m replying to you because I have the same issue just started yesterday lol , don’t know if I should go to doctor or not because it’s it my right leg and not a constant issue , comes and goes maybe every few minutes but doesn’t hurt just feels warm . Amazing that after all these years nobody has came back with an answer on to what’s going on

Trixiefirecracker · 24/11/2021 12:08

I have the same! On my calf muscle, not painful, just warm sensation in one patch! No answers but just wondering if I can be bothered to see someone. Anyone get anywhere with a diagnosis?

Afa86 · 27/11/2021 03:40

I’ve recently been feeling this hot spot on my lower calf of my right leg consistency for the past week and a half. It comes and goes throughout the day for very short periods of time (10-40 seconds). I’ve asked a doctor friend but am waiting to hear back. I also have lower back problems.

BobaTea · 05/02/2022 08:38

Anyone has updates on their warm sensation on legs?

recessiverain · 06/04/2022 03:23

I have a feeling of warmth on mostly my legs and inner thigh, sometimes its actually warm to the touch, its surprising that no definitive answer has been given after around 14 years.

juliainwonderland · 26/05/2022 23:59

I had to join mumsnet to contribute to this! I’ve just spent 4 hours in A&E for a very very similar issue. Since yesterday, my right calf has been getting the feeling of being flooded with heat which lasts for a few minutes and comes back every 40 mins or so. Had a blood test which confirmed no clotting. They recommended speaking to my GP about getting my thyroid tested if it persists. I think all the posters on here have been women - I wonder if it’s only a female issue.

Schloe28 · 29/03/2023 15:30

Hi,
Did anyone at all figure this out!! Same thing left lower leg?

Trixiefirecracker · 29/03/2023 16:55

Mine is left lower leg but comes and goes! Having a bout at the moment!

Schloe28 · 29/03/2023 17:11

This is my first time ever having it. Did you go gp?