Burning Legs But Difficult to Diagnose Posted: 09-12-07 00:25am
I am experiencing burning which started in
my feet, and now are in my legs up to my
knees. I have had numerous tests - mri,
emg, blood work. ANA is positive, and
while I don't have all the typical
symptoms of lupus - that is being
suspected. However, no-one can figure
out what is causing this burning. It is
bad depending on the chair I am sitting
in, and if I sit for too long in the day -
it is really bad that evening. I recently
read that others who have noticed this
burning symptom had a hysterectomy, like
me, 10 years ago. I had been on estrogen
for about 10 years. I have been off the
estrogen about 2 years now, and noticed
the burning 3 years ago. Could this be
hormone related? Autoimmune disease is
highly suspected, along with a potential
Lupus diagnosis.
Help - does anyone out there have a
suggestion?
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jemmie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Location: ,
Burning Legs.... Posted: 01-08-08 20:06pm
Hi lph, I have had a lot of health
problems over the past 8 years and Lupus
has been suspected, although not yet
diagnosed. It does however, run in my
family and I'm on all the Lupus meds - so
basically just waiting for a diagnosis
really.
I am not sure whether your symptoms could
be Lupus but I know the burning sensations
in your legs was how my symptoms started 8
yrs ago. I too noticed it would be worse
if i sat for long periods, especially at
work. And like you said, it would be
really bad that evening if I'd been
sitting all day. I also noticed it would
be worse when wearing high heels. I had
trouble keeping my legs still as they
would be so uncomfortable and my feet
would feel like they were burning. It
started in both legs and now is just in my
left. It has however calmed down after
several years and doesn't seem to bother
me too much these days. The only time i
notice it now is in winter when it is very
cold (or when in an airconditioned room
for long periods). I think this is called
Raynauds Syndrome? I am unsure whether
your hysterecomy is related, but my
hormones seem to relate somehow to my
symptoms as they are always worse when I
am hormonal.
The only thing I can suggest to eleviate
your symptoms is to try and steer clear of
wearing high heels (if you do?!) and wear
warm socks with covered shoes in cold
whether or if working in an airconditioned
office. This seems to have helped me.
Hope this helps.
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stphnseay
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 3
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