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From: Steve.Hedges@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Hedges)
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Subject: Re: Cold Feet & Aching Ankles
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Date: 21 Dec 90 05:31:59 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

I have had problems with cold lower leg, primarily the left, at just 
above the ankle for about eight years.  It comes on about Nov/Dec or when 
it gets colder.  An apt description would be to imagine that someone had 
placed a ring of ice around the leg.  Most of the time it is a dull ache, 
but it can be quite painful.  Wearing leggins or long socks does not 
help.  I have had EXTENSIVE testing done, from nerve conduction, to blood 
analysis, to circulatory specialists, to . . . .
   Last winter I was on 1600 mg Ibuprofin per day to reduce inflamation 
from a pinched nerve or partially herniated disk.  It took a while to 
recognize it, but the coldness did not return until early Feb when I went 
off the Ibuprofin.
   My only conclusion is that some NSIADs may allieviate the coldness, or 
that the coldness is caused by some sort of inflamation that is brought 
on by cold weather.  Oh yes, my coldness is more noticable when I am 
sitting -- doesn't bother me after lying down for a while.
   I didn't mean to lay out my woes, but maybe you can find a thread that 
will help.
                                  >< Steve ><

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