What could this be- leg ache, cuts leaving marks?!


Question: What could this be- leg ache, cuts leaving marks?
When I squat, or use my leg muscles forcefully, a few seconds after, I feel the blood flow back into my legs and there's a dull ache in the muscles. Also, I get pins and needles if I sit in a slightly awkward position (crossing my legs, for example, or just having my legs up on a chair). I'm worried about diabetes, I got tested for it maybe 10 months ago or so, and I had a normal fasting blood glucose reading, but I am aware it can change very suddenly. Otherwise, maybe I have poor circulation. I have small papercuts on my wrists that have been there for around 2-3 months (most of which that healed within 10 days or so), that have left clearly visible red marks. I have very pale skin, so maybe that's to blame, but who knows.

Thanks very much for your advice in advance. I have to go to the doctors soon to get a mild skin infection checked out, but it would just be nice to have somebodies opinion sooner.

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It is not unusual for cuts to leave marks, even paper cuts. Usually the marks fade over time. There are many possible causes of tingling:

Remaining in the same seated or standing position for a long time
Injury to a nerve -- for example, a neck injury may cause you to feel numbness anywhere along your arm or hand, while a low back injury can cause numbness or tingling down the back of your leg
Pressure on the spinal nerves, such as from a herniated disk
Pressure on peripheral nerves from enlarged blood vessels, tumors, scar tissue, or infection
Shingles or herpes zoster infection
Lack of blood supply to an area -- for example, cholesterol (plaque) build up from atherosclerosis in the legs can cause pain, numbness, and tingling while walking (this is called vascular claudication); frostbite can also reduce blood supply and lead to numbness

Other medical conditions, including:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (pressure on a nerve at the wrist)
Diabetes
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Seizures
Stroke
Transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a "mini-stroke"
Underactive thyroid
Raynaud's phenomenon
Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium, or sodium in your body
A lack of vitamin B12 or other vitamin
Use of certain medications
Toxic nerve damage due to lead, alcohol, or tobacco
Radiation therapy

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