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Burning sensation in lower legs

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 18 7:27pm | Replies (18)

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Hi, I only saw a Rheumatologist a few years ago, I was seeing a Neurologist for Myasthenia Gravis and Pure Red cell aplasia but was told I was in remission after taking Prednisone for a few years. I have had periods of time where I felt pretty good but strange symptoms and chronic fatigue were addressed by my PCP. I had digestive problems for decades (IBS) and finally had my Sigmoid colon removed so the autoimmune problems were put on a back burner. I have been to a few Gastroenterlogists who thought I had Autoimmune Hepatitis but finally I saw a Rheumatologist and the blood work showed RA and Sjogrens but I get sick from the medicines that I tried, Sulfasalazone, Enbrel ( gave me Afib) so I'm only on Plaquenil. My legs burn so bad and my hips keep me up at night. Sorry for the long story but I could go on and on, thanks for your time.

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Has any doc suggested tramadol for pain, and zolpidem (ambien) for sleep? The lower half of my body is a series of severe neuropathies that burn 24/7. The neuropathies for me are from an injury to my lumbar and sacral areas. I also use Cool Sombra on my legs and feet to ''cool them down'' a bit...cool sombra is a thick lotion that I apply with a foam brush. I buy it by the gallon online. All the above have saved my sanity, they are the ONLY way I can sleep.