I talked briefly about this elsewhere the other day but short potted history.
She started getting pains in her foot about 2 years ago - so bad that she had to give up a social walking group she used to attend. It has gradually got worse, moving up her leg and now almost up to groin area.
Been to the doctor on many many occasions. Initially it was 'mild arthritis', just put up with it, type stuff but pain killers didn't help and it gradually got worse so eventually he decided it might be varicose veins. So sent her for a visit to a specialist at the hospital.
That doctor without much hesitation immediately diagnosed that it was artery problems - she saw at least two classic symptoms. 1. Difference in measurable pulse in each of her legs. 2. When her legs hurt, if she lets it rest for a minute or two, she can proceed for longer without pain... repeat ad nauseum.
So she *finally* got a scan today.... (after much complaining as they had managed to lose her in the system
).
So ultrasound today has detected.... no blocked arteries...
Whilst of course, we are very pleased it's not arterosclerosis (might have been nice if they hadn't lost her records or whatever and made us wait 8 rather worrying weeks to find this out).... we're - or rather she of course - is back to square one.
What could present such 'classic' syptoms of arterosclerosis in the leg - but not be?
Yes of course she's going back to the GP - but he's about as much help as a chocolate teapot - it took 2 years for him to bother to take it seriously in the first place
Just really wondering if anyone's come across anything like this before? It's not arthritis, she's been x-rayed for signs of damage - none visible.