My ankles hurt like they're bruised, what do you think?

[PajamaMama]

The inside of both ankles, and up my calves a bit, is very tender. My feet and ankles are not really swollen at all. There is no bruising but they FEEL bruised, I tend to cross my feet at the ankles when I'm sitting so I'm very aware of the change in feeling. My face and hands seem ok too and I haven't really gained any weight this week (perhaps 1/2lb?) so I'm not worried that I'm retaining a lot of water, esp. since I've been drinking tons of water and I really think I'd notice if that were the case.

What do you think is the problem here?

[MamaChicken]

I'm not retaining much water on my ankles either, but they are just like you describe - bruised feeling but not bruised. I don't know what it is, but you aren't alone. My socks have started bothering me because of the sore ankles. Maybe they are sore because of carrying aroung the extra weight? I've gained about 30 pounds all together.