Achy burning legs and hips.

Hello 

just wondered if there was anyone out there who has had similar symptoms with a positive outcome. 
Around 4 months ago my symptoms started with lower back pain. Now it is more achy hips and legs which sometimes feels like a burning pain. I also have an intermittent pain in my lower left leg and feels like something is in the leg. Although can't feel from the outside. 
my thigh on this leg also feels swollen .

i have seen the gp numerous times as had some biopsies taken for skin lesions which have come back benign. I am concerned about 2 lesions on my other leg but gp was adamant they are of no concern although do not provide an actual diagnosis of what they are so referred to dermatology after I asked . Dermatology have just looked at the pictures and put as routine so won't be seen for around 12 months. 
i have had the lesions for around 4 years and I feel they are different, strangely now they look like they are shrinking. 
My concern is that with all this pain I have advanced cancer and no one is listening. I am considering going to a & e although I'm not sure that is appropriate. currently awaiting some blood results. 
 

x
 

 

  • Hello Anonymous5891, 

    You did the right thing to go to the GP and it's reassuring that they thought these skin lesions were no source of concern. It's good that you have been referred to dermatology but I can understand why you feel 12 months is a long time to have to wait. I hope that you won't have to wait too long for your blood results and that these will shed some light on what is going on. 

    It may be worth too trying to see if you could talk to another GP about this and seeking a second opinion. You can find out more about how to get a second opinion on this page. 

    I hope that you will hear from other forum members who have experienced similar symptoms and that they will come and share their story with you. 

    Everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be fine!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

  • Thank you Lucie. 
     

    m I have had the blood results and just been told there is no action required on them. Going to get a print out tomorrow to look at them properly to see if anything has changed from previous tests.