So I was sitting down (cross legged position) for about an hour or 2.. straight. Which was pretty dumb of me because i didn't realize it was bad for you because apparently it cuts off your blood circulation. Well the next morning, I woke up and tried to walk around but my legs were KILLING me!!! It hurts so badly I can't even extend my knees straight. It hurts right behind the knee, and then a little further down by my calves.
I did a little research and maybe its varicose veins?? I can see my veins (which usually I don't) but they aren't like black or super dark. I have tried many things. I elevated my feet for about 20 minutes. I heated it up by taking a hot shower. I massaged my legs. I stretched. it just seems to be getting worse and worse. What is wrong with my legs and how do i fix it??
Going to the doctor is out of the question for me because i'm on vacation and am not familiar with the area.
adviceman49 answered Wednesday July 27 2011, 10:15 am: I would suggest you go to a hospital emergency room and get checked out. While one can never diagnose anything over the web and I am not a doctor. The symptoms you described can be signs of something very serious.
A visit to a hospital emergency room will not only get you a proper diagnoses but put your mind at rest as well. If you have plans of flying home I definitely suggest you do this before boarding the plane.
If you are in the U.S. dial 911 if you cannot get to a hospital. If you are not in the U.S. and do not know the emergency number dial the operator and ask to be connected to the emergency service number. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
Bellagirl answered Tuesday July 26 2011, 11:51 pm: Honestly you can never diagonose yourself properly, I suggest if you are this worried about this you take the charges and call a doctor or lisenced professional back in your country...this could be more serious than you thought, better be save then sorry. [ Bellagirl's advice column | Ask Bellagirl A Question ]
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