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i am having trouble with my lower legs. both legs feel like ...

Sent to Health Experts March 29, 2006 10:06 p.m.

i am having trouble with my lower legs. both legs feel like a spounge when i push on them. the right leg really hurts when move my foot up and down.can really feel ligament moving and makes a sceeching sound.

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March 29, 2006 10:09 p.m. (2 minutes and 11 seconds later)

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It is possible you have acquired a blood clot in your leg. The pain when moving your foot up and down is called a positive Homan's sign and is a possible symptom of a blood clot. I highly suggest you have this checked out.

It's better to be safe in this case.

Kerry

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Sent March 29, 2006 11:32 p.m. (1 hour and 23 minutes later)

Relist: I still need help.
want to know why my legs are spoungy.

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