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Burning patches and other disparate symptoms.
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Burning patches and other disparate symptoms.
by Megan1710, Aug 25, 2007 12:00AM
I do not know if I am directing my question to the most appropriate specialty forum, but here goes!
In 1992 I had Erythema Nodosum. About two years after the EN, I experienced a similar burning sensation in my lower legs like I did at the time of having EN, so much so, that I looked down to examine my legs expecting to find another occurrence. There was nothing visible at all.
In the years since 1992 I have had a similar burning sensation recur about every two years, increasing to yearly and then six monthly – just for a day or so then it’s gone. However in the past three months I have started to have what I describe as a burning/buzzing/icy sensation in my lower legs (below knees) on a daily basis mostly in the later afternoon and evening.
This burning sensation has now advanced to above the knees, the groin, right buttocks, forearms, hands, around my mouth and chin in the past three weeks. Chin and fingers on right hand have been numb at times this past two weeks. I have also had extreme fatigue for the past six weeks and disparate symptoms like very severe right ankle pain which went almost as quickly as it came; severe gut spasms enough to make me double over; nausea lasting eleven days with liver pains; occasional choking on my saliva; calf cramps and muscle twitches.
Does this progression of symptoms suggest Peripheral Neuropathy and if so does it point to any particular cause - as I believe there are many causes?
In 1992 I had Erythema Nodosum. About two years after the EN, I experienced a similar burning sensation in my lower legs like I did at the time of having EN, so much so, that I looked down to examine my legs expecting to find another occurrence. There was nothing visible at all.
In the years since 1992 I have had a similar burning sensation recur about every two years, increasing to yearly and then six monthly – just for a day or so then it’s gone. However in the past three months I have started to have what I describe as a burning/buzzing/icy sensation in my lower legs (below knees) on a daily basis mostly in the later afternoon and evening.
This burning sensation has now advanced to above the knees, the groin, right buttocks, forearms, hands, around my mouth and chin in the past three weeks. Chin and fingers on right hand have been numb at times this past two weeks. I have also had extreme fatigue for the past six weeks and disparate symptoms like very severe right ankle pain which went almost as quickly as it came; severe gut spasms enough to make me double over; nausea lasting eleven days with liver pains; occasional choking on my saliva; calf cramps and muscle twitches.
Does this progression of symptoms suggest Peripheral Neuropathy and if so does it point to any particular cause - as I believe there are many causes?
I had what you describe and went to many doctors and neuros. Was told this was stress ultimatly and was put on anti-depressents. For 3 years I was a more happy numb and tingly person. I stopped the ADs and the problem still comes and goes but now i've developed other health problems. I have been negative for lupus etc but ultimatly I feel this is all connected its not due to stress for myself something is really wrong with my body. I hope you find your answers soon.