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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Deanne on September 10, 2009, 08:29:29 AM

Title: Hot / warm spot on leg
Post by: Deanne on September 10, 2009, 08:29:29 AM

I have an area on my right leg that randomly feels like something very warm is touching it. It's very odd. No pressure or anything, just a sudden wave of heat, always in the same place, that dissipates in a few seconds. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Title: Re: Hot / warm spot on leg
Post by: nursewratchet on September 10, 2009, 10:09:19 AM

Have it looked at ASAP.  Could be a blood clot.  Make sure someone actually looks at it.

Title: Re: Hot / warm spot on leg
Post by: Deanne on September 10, 2009, 10:35:23 AM

I've had a blood clot before and this doesn't feel anything like that did. This feels more like a skin-related thing on the front of my leg. When I had a blood clot, I had pain in my calf. This is just a brief sensation of heat, then it's gone. Do you still think a blood clot is a possibility?

Title: Re: Hot / warm spot on leg
Post by: nursewratchet on September 10, 2009, 12:37:17 PM

Could be, sometimes they don't have pain.  May be nothing, but should be checked.  Good luck, and keep us posted.