blood circulation

May 30, 2006 8:04am CST
I have a staff member who is finding that at night his left foot is aching to such a degree that he is having to take pain killers. He seems to have a circulation problem as hsi foot is ice cold. he can walk about in the factory during the night and this only happens in winter and at night. He could be HIv positive and is 45 years old.
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@hush5605 (674)
• United States
25 Oct 06
I think you should recommend that your staff member see a doctor to determine what is causing the problem. Circulation problems could be the result of something seriously wrong and he may need immediate medical care.
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@pree123 (1269)
• India
26 Oct 06
i agree
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I would suggest getting him to Seek a Doctor, and have Blood work and Circulation problems tested and see what they can do for him. There are so many New therapies out there that this should not be ignored.
@nishdan01 (3051)
• Singapore
25 Oct 06
There are all kinds of possible explanations for this and you aren't going to sort it out without a visit to your GP and a proper examination. Here are some of the options - it might be a nerve problem - either the nerve in your foot, or a nerve which starts in the spine and travels down the leg. It might be a back problem, with pressure on a nerve from a disc, or arthritis, etc.It doesn't sound like it will just go away if you wait. Get along and get examined to find out exactly what it is.Hiv test also needs to be done for treatment.
• India
25 Oct 06
If we ignore that the guy could be a HIV+ also, and only concentrate on the blood circulation problem, I would advise him to get treated from a physio-therapist. A physio will tell him some excercises which he can do while even at home, such excercises will help the blood circulation in the affected foot. If the guy is not in the position to visit Doctor immediately he can just massage the foot or keep it in warm water for sometime, it will also help blood circulation. However, I would advise that depending upon the severity of the situation , he should visit a doctor as soon as possible.
@amit_sood (168)
• India
8 Jan 07
he is thinking absolutely correct because in winter the circulation of blood is become low and in summer its circulate fast so in winter say him to exercise in morning and evening after some days you find the pain will reduce so do this and see the change.
• India
9 Jan 07
i think the hiv is not a problem he should perform some meditation or some thing which he can control the mind and the body parts by taking yoga classes he can compete with those type of situations
@bam001 (940)
• United States
5 Jan 07
I would err on the side of caution and advise the staff member to see a doctor. Does your company have a doctor on call for employee emergencies? Even though this might nit be an "emergency" in the sense that we think of, it is a health problem. Also, if there are reasons for not seeing a doctor, (such as lack of finances or health insurance), you might research low cost clinics in your area and see if he qualifies for them.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
6 Jan 07
have you asked him to consult a doctor so you will not have to guess what is really happening to him?
@nhtpscd (1416)
• Australia
19 Dec 06
I would drag him to the doctors asap. It could be worse than circulation. A friend of mine had a similat problem and it was a clot that was too big to move through one his veins but was not totally blocking it.
@Chiriac (286)
• Romania
5 Jan 07
Typically those with poor circulation experience it throughout all of their extremities. Its usually characterized as extremities that are cold to the touch and can usually be slightly blue or purpleish in nature.
@doc_sid9 (316)
• India
6 Jan 07
well well..........ur staff member might be suffering from--VARICOSE VEINS OR PERIPHERLA VASCULAR DISEASE..ask him to see a good surgeon..
@paysalot (15)
• United States
5 Jan 07
No question, a doctor's evaluation should be the only answer here! There are many things that could cause this situation. Not only that, but he needs to be aware whether he is HIV positive or not.
• Pakistan
5 Jan 07
it is just the movement of blood nothing else..
• India
7 Jan 07
have a staff member who is finding that at night his left foot is aching to such a degree that he is having to take pain killers. He seems to have a circulation problem as hsi foot is ice cold. he can walk about in the factory during the night and this only happens in winter and at night. He could be HIv positive and is 45 years old.
@nana1944 (1365)
• United States
26 Nov 06
Surely his doctor could find out. He had to get the pain pills somewhere.
@ApexLim (301)
• Singapore
27 Nov 06
Probably he is lacking in vitamins. I am 49 years old, but I don't feel like him. Is this a symtom of HIV? May be he can try to take some Protein, Vitamin B and Calcium Magnesium from Nutrilite. http://www.amway2u.com http://bodycarekits.blogspot.com
@ApexLim (301)
• Singapore
27 Nov 06
Probably he is lacking in vitamins. I am 49 years old, but I don't feel like him. Is this a symtom of HIV ? May be he can try to take some Protein, Vitamin B and Calcium Magnesium from Nutrilite. http://www.amway2u.com http://bodycarekits.blogspot.com
@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
28 Nov 06
some people have Reynaud's syndrome, which involves poor circulation. It can cause pain, numbness, or a cold feeling in hands or feed. This person should probably see a doctor and get tested for this and other diseases, as well as HIV.
@suren2k6cse (2621)
• India
26 Nov 06
no idea
• India
16 Dec 06
ask him to keep under his feet while sleeping. its increses blood circulation