I woke up with rash looking marks on my lower legs. in both legs in the same exact spots (shins upper and lower). they hurt like bruises though. they dont feel like a rash, they feel more like bruises. like if someone kicked me in the shins. they hurt when I push on them just like if I were to have a bruise. I didnt hit myself and I checked if there where any signs of a bug bight and I didnt see any. im 32 170 lbs 5-10 in decent shape, eat fairly well, dont drink alcohol but do smoke. I have been drinking a lot of soda lately and coffee. I dont sleep much. I Take calcium vitamins. Never had a surgery nor anything serious, but I dont go to regular dr visits. I recently got my blood drawn after a drs. visit. It was my 1st visit in about 8 yrs. I havent got the results of the blood work yet.
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Bruises and changes in skin color of lower extremities is common in chronic smokers. Such symptoms are seen in a condition called TAO (thromboangitis obliterate). But there is associated pain, tingling sensations and numbness in the lower limbs. I suggest you get in touch with a surgeon and get yourself examined in detail to rule out TAO. Thanks.