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Weird feeling in top of legs

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Hi there, 

I had an anterior resection 6 weeks ago, it was very successful, no stoma and was discharged from hospital after 3 days.

I am 48 and pretty fit and was very active prior to surgery. Which has helped me recover so quickly. I am managing to average approx 10,000 steps a day but have not started any other exercise yet.  I have an appointment with the physio on Monday so hoping for the all clear to do more.  

I have been experiencing some odd feelings down the front of my thighs which I can't really explain. Not numbness nor pins and needles, almost like slight nerve tingling. It seems to be linked to when I need to have or when I am having a bowel movement or when I may have wind.

The feeling in my legs does not seem related to the walking I am doing and is not the same muscle ache I would get from going to the gym or for a run.

It's not painful. It reminds me of the feeling I sometimes get when I am due on my period or having a heavy period day.

I'm about to start 3 months of Capox so worried itsy worsen once started that.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Aimee

  • Hello Aimee,

    Thanks for getting in touch. My name is Megan, I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurses on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I am glad to hear your surgery was very successful and that you are recovering well. I also wish you all the best for your upcoming CAPOX treatment.

    Long term and late side effects can be noticed after cancer treatment, including nerve damage. Additionally, some changes in bowel sensation can be due to a condition known as Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), spoken more about in Bowel Cancer UK’s booklet Your operation: A guide to bowel cancer surgery on Page 40.

    However, as we are a charity and do not have access to healthcare records, we cannot assess or diagnose and would advise that with any new, worsening, ongoing or changing symptoms to let your hospital team or GP know at the earliest convenience.

    I am mindful of the time and that we are entering the weekend, so in this instance you might want to reach out to NHS 111 for further medical advice now or wait until Monday to contact your hospital team but contact NHS 111 if you feel these symptoms are worsening or changing over the weekend.

    I hope this information is useful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in contact by email, webchat or phone, if you need further information or support.

    The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.

     

    Best wishes, Megan

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    Ref MD/AM

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