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Depression, Anxiety, Weight Gain, Sciatic Nerve Pain, Inflammation Of Thigh. Is It Congestion?
I am just curious about some health problems I have been experiencing. I was without insurance for a while and so there are some things that I've let go too long.
First, I am 22 and have gained 40lbs in the past year...I assume this has mainly been because of depression and anxiety from college, but it's caused a lot of problems. I have a lot of sciatic nerve pain with inflammation along the sides of my upper thigh. When I'm at home studying I have to change positions every 20 minutes because my legs hurt so bad from sitting. I also get calf cramps a lot. I'm not sure if this r/t sciatica or some sort of venous congestion.
Finally, I am just worried that all of the unhealthy living has ruined the rest of my life. I'm 230lbs, 5'5, and I feel exhausted constantly. I don't have energy anymore and worry that I've possibly already got some sort of heart disease. Is that possible? I know I'm throwing a lot out there, I've just never felt the weight as much as I do now...I feel like I'm 50 years older.
First, I am 22 and have gained 40lbs in the past year...I assume this has mainly been because of depression and anxiety from college, but it's caused a lot of problems. I have a lot of sciatic nerve pain with inflammation along the sides of my upper thigh. When I'm at home studying I have to change positions every 20 minutes because my legs hurt so bad from sitting. I also get calf cramps a lot. I'm not sure if this r/t sciatica or some sort of venous congestion.
Finally, I am just worried that all of the unhealthy living has ruined the rest of my life. I'm 230lbs, 5'5, and I feel exhausted constantly. I don't have energy anymore and worry that I've possibly already got some sort of heart disease. Is that possible? I know I'm throwing a lot out there, I've just never felt the weight as much as I do now...I feel like I'm 50 years older.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hi,
Your symptoms are consistent with R) sciatica then venous congestion
This should be confirmed by clinical examination and evalution ( ENMG with H reflex,and venous doppler lower limbs)
You need to reduce your weight , require neuralgic drugs like pregabalin or gabapentin to alleviate your symptoms
Consult Neurologist for further management
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Your symptoms are consistent with R) sciatica then venous congestion
This should be confirmed by clinical examination and evalution ( ENMG with H reflex,and venous doppler lower limbs)
You need to reduce your weight , require neuralgic drugs like pregabalin or gabapentin to alleviate your symptoms
Consult Neurologist for further management
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
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