Laura Taylor11 said:So here is the situation: two years ago, I had a benign tumor removed from my left lower leg. What was supposed to be a routine procedure turned into a complete nightmare involving three separate surgeries to close the wound.
I didn't have any issues over the last two years, but I recently started running again and the condition is a disaster. The pain is intense; the entire area where the tumor was is throbbing, and the bone itself hurts terribly whenever it's touched.
The pain subsides if I take a few days off from running, but it's the same story every single time.
Since I don't want to cause unnecessary alarm, does anyone know if this is normal even after two years, or could this point to something more serious?
Laura Taylor11...What kind of tumor was it, and what was the specific diagnosis?
Which bone in the lower leg are we talking about—the fibula or the tibia?
What exactly were the complications during the surgery?
Does the pain occur only during physical exertion, or do you feel it while resting as well?
When was the last time you had an MRI, and what did the results show?
One surgery doesn't mean the problem is permanently solved. Even benign tumors
can behave unpredictably.
Running is definitely not recommended when dealing with bone tumor issues.
The bone shouldn't be painful to the touch, or at least not severely, unless there is a
mechanical injury involved.
It is difficult to determine what is normal and what isn't, but sometimes it is better to sound the alarm
so you can seek professional medical help in time, rather than convincing ourselves that we are
perfectly healthy, especially when we know we have a specific medical
history.
I truly hope you feel better and that everything with your leg turns out
to be fine. If you need advice, reach out and I will gladly help as much as I can.