Burning sensation in legs, please help

[W_HAMILTON]

About 4 days ago I began experiencing a burning sensation in my legs. I have only experienced this sort of sensation one other time, and that was when I took a specific pain reliever. When I took that medicine, I would get tingling sensations (that would go away once I moved around), then a burning sensation for maybe a couple of hours, and all would be better. I stopped taking that drug, but like I said in the past few days the burning sensation has come back.

I really have no idea what it could be. I thought maybe it was diabetes, because I am at risk (340lbs 6'0"), but I have had no other symptoms like those you find in diabetic patients. Plus, the burning sensation is not in my feet, it's just like it's in my calves (not even upper leg). Also, it seems somewhat like the burning sensation is beginning to start in my upper forearms, just below the elbow (but not hands or upper arms).

Does anyone have any idea what this could be, or what I could do to treat it? I've tried increased activity, as well as taking a multivitamin, but it hasn't worked yet. Also, the only medication I am taking now is a supplement called quercetin (never gave me side effects like these before in about 4 weeks of using it), and like I said the multivitamin.

Please help, any advice on what you think I should do would be really appreciated.

[Mace]

Hi,
I have the burning from a spinal cord injury, not uncommon for this type injury. Along those lines there are many nerve disorders that have burning as a symptom. To name a few (topics on this board) Nervious System Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Stroke, Multiple Scierosis, and Neuropathy. Allergies, also a topic, have caused your problem in the past so maybe that is the cause. You can look at those topics I mention and others but I'd see a doctor.

Maybe someone else will join in a add to the above.

Good Luck, God Bless, Mace

[This message has been edited by Mace (edited 03-24-2002).]

[W_HAMILTON]

Thank you for the response. I've posted in a few different forums (and some not on this site) and haven't gotten many answers.

I do think I'll go see my doctor either way. I guess I'm like most people, and detest going to doctors because you never know what's wrong. And when something unexplained like this pops up out of nowhere, it makes you worry.

I'm hoping it's something minor that I have overlooked, maybe even like allergies as you suggest. With all the pollen out, maybe that has something to do with it. Thank you again for your reply!

[Mace]

Good you're going to the doctor, I hate going also. That is really a whole new topic as far as I'm concerned.

Anytime I see a business run like a doctor's office I know it will never make it. The patients (customers) are treated like second class citizens from the parking lot until leaving. Ever notice the doctors and staff have the best parking? I could go on and on but wouldn't accomplish anything. My cat gets better treatment at the vets.

I have a good doc, it's just the whole system isn't friendly to the folks who need it. Then, there is the insurance companies which are another topic.

Oh well, that why they call us patients, gotta be just that, patient.

Good Luck Again, God Bless, Mace

[tsmith1947]

i get the same kind of feeling in my left arm with know answers from Doctors



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tsmith1947