I too have been feeling these syptoms I have had to make a Drs Appontment as I have pain also as well as the tremendious heat I describe it as if you are standing next to fire and the heat becomes very intense bedtime is the worst time for me I have been using Voltarol gel which gives some relief even if it is only a short time its still a bit of relief, I have athritis in my back so I suffer a lot of pain with that anyway but this thing is very different to anything else I have experienced hopefully one of us will get e diagnoses and possibly some help to ease the symptoms

Heat in Ankle,

About two weeks, I started experiencing this heat/hot feeling in my ankle and something upper right thigh. I didn't think it was a blood clot because it was my ankle. it lasts for about 10-15 seconds and seems to get worse if I am squatting. However, right now I am laying in bed and just had the feeling for 5-10 seconds.

I had two stents in a right artery two years ago and was beginning to worry that my stents were closing, or I having a problem with another artery. I will assume that is not the case but I have an appointment with my cardiologist on Tuesday

I have a similar symptom - a feeling of warmth or heat on the outside of my left thigh. It started about a week ago and has been continuous most of the time. Today it started right after I'd dried off from the shower and dressed, and hasn't stopped in the last five hours. It feels like I have a warm (not scalding) heat pack held against the outside of my jeans against my thigh.

Hello, several days ago I noticed *also in my left leg* a heat. Almost the feeling of warm pee running down my left leg (Yes I've been stung by jelly fish before!) and it slowly fades, until it happens again about 15 mins later.
Not hot to touch, just feel heat internally. It does not hurt, but makes me feel feverish. I have a cracked vertebra and it takes a toll on my hips, butt, legs to my feet, but this heat sensation is odd. Also I have what appears to be a black blood blister on the bottom of my foot the size of a candy sprinkle bead.
Has anyone found anything significant? Thanks!

I have the same thing. Mine are cool to touch but hot on the inside. I can not let the legs touch either. I have tried placing a pillow between them and it makes it worse. I am 55 with great blood pressure, have fibromyalgia and diabetes. I do also have RLS and have been told that is what causes it. It keeps me awake. Nothing they give me for the RLS works. I have been threw it all and a pain clinic.

Hi everyone,

This strong surge of heat at the back of my right leg started about a week ago and it's been getting increasingly more intense. Same as everyone else describes. No pain, comes and goes in short waves. I explained it as someone pouring a bucket of hot water on the back of my leg. Although my skin is not hot, it's a strong heat from the inside. Hard to explain, but I gather you all understand what it feels like. I'm concerned about the blood clot comment, since I've been on the birth control pill for years. Any other diagnosis so far?

Hi everyone, just found everyone after my symptoms started in the left lower leg between knee and ankle. on the right side of the leg bone. Nothing painful, just that warm sensation. I think maybe after reading this that mine is due to back problems. I have existing ruptured discs which have not given me any problems in over a year. But I walk and exercise daily so maybe I've aggravated it. I have had the vertigo that someone mentioned, when lying flat on my back to stretch. VERY odd. But please don't ignore the pain if you think it is extreme. I really don't think mine is a blood clot, but we don't want anyone on here to ignore a symptom that they really need to get checked. I keep checking in, maybe someone will find the answer!

my left calf also has the heat come and go , i am 31 year old male with no health problems at all, but i did left something heavy and my low back started hurting and this is when the heat started coming to my calf. dr. said i pulled a muscle and to do some excersices, but he said nothing about the heat to the calf. well 2 mothns later it is still there.

I also started experiencing heat in my left, outer calf... no heat to the touch, no pain... only intense internal heat which lasts anywhere from 20 seconds or so to a minute or two... happening frequently now... began about a week ago. I do not believe this is phlebitis (Blood clot in leg), as there is no pain, no heat externally, no redness or swelling. (I suffered superficial phlebitis 18 yrs ago and it was quite different from this.)
So, I am wondering what everyone else is.... I left the nursing field 4 yrs ago, and yet have no experience with this... my only thought is I was in a car accident in Aug, 3 bulging discs... with nerve impingement... so thinking it is something neurological... but there is not a burning pain... just plain heat!
HELP!

I figure I might as well post, too. About three days ago I first experienced this sensation of heat in my left calf while driving my car. My left calf was up against the door and I thought something was wrong, so I felt the door and it wasn't hot. I felt my leg and it wasn't hot either. The heat seemed to be internal, and then it went away just as quickly as it appeared.

I'm 28, not sedentary but not very active, and have had no major health problems that I think would cause this. I do have restless leg syndrome (RLS), though don't take medication for it as all the available medications make me feel very nauseous.

For those who have had a blood clot in their leg (DVT) and had a sensation of warmth, was the affected area of the leg warm to the touch? Or did it just feel warm internally but cool on the outside? Did the heat cycle on and off, or was it constant once the clot was lodged in your vein? Many of the symptoms of DVT seem to be very non-specific, so, I'm not quite sure if they fit this situation or not. However, with all the people out there who have NOT apparently had blood clots or gone on to develop pulmonary embolisms, it seems that's not the primary cause of this condition.

There is no discoloration, numbness, swelling, pain, or anything else associated with this for me. It's just warm, like a heating pad or something was placed against my leg.

If anyone goes to the doctor about this, or has returned from the doctor recently and discussed this condition, your findings would be greatly appreciated.

I think this sensation of heat in the legs or feet can be treated thru acupunture or chinese herbs.. I think this is caused by an underlying inflamtion that is stuck in the body somewhere.. And it is expressing itself thru the skin in different areas on the body.. This I would think is something that traditional meds can only make worse. So, go to a chinese type doctor and get their opinion before you spend money on mri's, blood clots, and the AMA. Good luck, I hope that you all feel better soon..

OK mine started last night..... I got online and found this and of course I started freaking out...well we went to the er and I was told that its not a clot.... I was asked about diabetes...I have never had it but most of my family has. But I did injure my lower back years ago and was told I have degenerative disc disease. I also, since I was let go in july have been spending most every day all day in this chair im in now.....I am going to make a follow up for a complete physical in the next couple days...will let you all know if i find anything out

Too All... First heat felt left leg posterior thigh.
Became concerned this could develop into serious
problem. Went to nuerologist. He recomended back operation. I did a lot of reading internet blogs.
Operation would keep problem from getting worse.
The heat was not unbearable just not normal. I had the
operation. Big mistake. Back operations often unsuccessful. Don't do it unless pain is bad. I have had
4 years of pain due to back operation. Mild burning still there over greater areas than before. Walking
lessens any problems.

Sitting a lot will likly cause funny feelings in legs
I think. Almost everyone has degenerative disks. It is
the wear and tear of aging. Get out of the chair and walk a lot. It will probably help.

Accupuncture. I had more than 10 treatments from
old Chinese man. No help. Did some damage to my
left hand. I would not recommend the 10 treatments
they suggest.

Hmm. This is happening to me as well. I'm a 40 year old female smoker.
For about 3-4 weeks, there is a warm sensation, only in my right leg. Mostly in my calf, but it radiated to the back of my thigh recently.
There is no pain but I am feeling some tightness... Not in the muscle, just a tight feeling.
I am seeing the doc day after tomorrow, and will post an update.
Strange that this is happening. I had a complete physical recently and got a clean billbof health.

I have heat in my leg for about a week mine in constant no let up from it at all. It is from top of my thigh right down to my toes. Very frightning every thought going through my mind. Had five blood tests on Monday i also have itching all over my body since about 5 weeks getting worse dr doesnt know what wrong.

Just posting an update as promised, unfortunatly I haven't been able to get to the doctor. but I have noticed a pattern that when I sit crossed legged OR at my desk for too long, I get that warm sensation in my calf. When I walk in high heels I get it in my thigh.

Now I know it can't be neurological since it relates to sitting position or walking.

I do have another spot next week so we will see how that goes.

Stay tuned.

Ok, so there are LOTS of us that are experiencing this and NO ONE has a definitive answer yet? If ANYONE gets some info from their doctor, please post!!

this is nuts. i have this on the inside of my left ankle. It is so hot it feels like it is on fire. Only lasts for 30 seconds but happens four times a day. my neck is sore and I do have TMJ. Would I know I had a disc injury? it is not in between my knee and shin though. It is right inside my left foot.