Every single time I get out of bed, my legs and feet turn so dark purple that they are almost black. I thought it was a circulation problem, so I went to a vascular doctor (this was months after I was diagnosed with PN). He checked for clots and whatnot, but I was fine. I guess at the time I went to the doctor, it was only turning red, not purple. But since then, it has turned purple and now almost black. I look like I am African American--and I am the most pale person there is. To classify me as white is an understatement. I am bedridden--not because of the PN, but because of this problem. The blood is pooling down into my legs and feet and causing the purple--which brings horrible horrible pain and pressure that I can't stand. The vascular doctor said he can't do anything about it, as it is a symptom of PN. He said that he rarely sees it, as it's a sign that happens usually only in the most severe cases or in cases where there is another problem already related to circulation.

Sara Mae,

I am sorry this is happening to you. Have you been to another doctor? Could it actually be a vascular issue? From what I've been reading, it looks like it could be possible.

I will be scheduling a doc's appointment later in the month. Right now, I simply don't have time. Thanks for all who've responded. I greatly appreciate it.

No.. I said in my message that he said it was not a vascular problem. The vascular doctor said that as well as my neurologist. I thought it was, but apparently it isn't.