Question:
Ache in Thighs

For the past week I've had an ache in my front thigh. Could this be because I've missed some vitamin?    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on September 14, 2003)

September 14, 2003
I've heard of this with potassium deficiency, but leg pain can be a sign of DVT also, so call your doc Monday morning.
   — bethybb

September 14, 2003
Beth is right call your doctor. You could be developing a blood clot and that is something not to fool with. My husband ended up in the hospital for 10 days because of an ache in his calf, he had a very bad blood clot and then ended up being out of work for 2 months. GET IT CHECKED OUT, DVT'S ARE DEADLY.
   — ChristineB

September 14, 2003
You need to see your PCP if not your surgeon. I had "aches" in my thighs - predominantly my right thigh. They started right after I was released from the hospital. To be on the safe side, my surgeon sent me for a full ultrasound which proved the aches were NOT blood clots. I felt 100% better knowing it wasn't that. After visiting my PCP, I learned I had a pinched nerve (between my L1 and L2) and that was what was causing the surface aches in my thighs. I was afraid to go to the Dr. fearing something awful but what I had was treatable and I'm sure yours will be too. You'll feel better after going to the doctor.
   — Donya P.

September 16, 2003
This can be caused by a lot of things like....low calcium,low potassium,pinched nerves,blood clot either way it is something that should be brought up to your doc.
   — jennifer A.