Re: Feeling pulse in leg; reason for concern?

davidd31415 wrote:
>
> I mentioned it to my doctor and his first response was "that's normal."
> I tried to emphasize that although it was at the rate of my pulse it
> was practically throbbing, under my leg, as I was sitting in a chair
> and it kept doing it for the remainder of the evening. This isn't
> something that is always present, it comes and goes. He told me it was
> nothing to be worried about, felt my legs, checked my pulse in my ankle
> and said not to worry about it.

As long as he did indeed examine you, take the findings as reassuring.

> I've been able to catch my pulse in my ears and sometimes other parts
> of my body, it was just the intesnity and duration of this instance
> that alarmed me. It bothers me when one MD says something is unusual
> and another says it is unusual, but unless I start to feel pain I am
> going to forget about it.

There is wisdom in seeking the counsel of others.

> Thanks for the responses,

You are welcome, Dave.

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