pain and burning

[cupidity]

I am not sure what I have.  For the past few months, I have severe burning and joint pain at night and in my knees in the day.

My doctor said it is restless leg syndrome and gave me Lyrica??????

No better, it is increasing nightly to where I no longer can sleep.

Please help me if you can.

Cupdity


This discussion is related to extreme burning sensation all over my body-I am a 29 yr. old Asian female!.

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
     Thanks for writing in. Restless leg syndrome is a common cause of painful legs. Restless leg syndrome also features worsening of symptoms during the early evening or later at night. The characteristic nighttime worsening of symptoms in persons with restless legs syndrome frequency leads to insomnia.

The cause of restless leg syndrome is unknown in most patients. However, restless leg syndrome has been associated with pregnancy, obesity, smoking, iron deficiency and anemia, nerve disease, polyneuropathy (which can be associated with hypothyroidism, heavy metal toxicity, toxins, and many other conditions), other hormone disease, such as diabetes, and kidney failure.

Some drugs and medications have been associated with restless leg syndrome including caffeine, alcohol, H2-histamine blockers and certain antidepressants. There are many conditions which can mimic restless leg syndrome including muscle diseases, joint conditions, nerve problems, and circulation difficulties.
Lyrica is usually prescribed for peripheral neuropathy, which could be consequence of uncontrolled diabetes.

I would suggest that you discuss the possible options for your condition leading to restless leg syndrome and treat the underlying cause for it.
Best.

[MrB1967]

I'm 52 years old male. I suffer from rls severe! Started what was thought to be growing pains as a teenager and from their it became known as RLS a long drive to mayo clinic in Rochester Minnesota, I've been on several medications to say and a couple have been helpful for some years its now that I've been suffering with the RLS that have led me to little sleep for the past few years. It's torture trying to be a father and husband and keep working on my of 27 years. I have been to Doctors and more doctors looking for help literally feel like I'm totally becoming homeless and the doctors are trying to find me any relief. Requip and gapapintin is what I been on for years and other types including patches Nupro to little help and now Requip is to little help and a couple hours of sleep night after night I worry is this. I'm off work do to showing positive COVID-19 with that being said you see I'm battling some difficult things. Please if you have any ideas or suggestions for me I appreciate it and I will fly drive to the moon and back if it's to get some help.My insurance is good thanks again.

Charles Butcher

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