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@cwloeffler I just turned 70 and have been on the same long journey. I have been in pain for 50 years! Just had an EMG and ultrasound done last week on the right side only (although I have symptoms on both sides) but it showed that I have LFN neuropathy and a LOT of compressed nerves in arms and legs. Also L5-S1 nerve roots have experiencd long standing nerve irritation and damage. (No kidding!) I will see what my neurologist has to say at my appointment tomorrow. I do find that my legs are much worse when I lie down in bed. I have found that even in the summer, lying on my back with my knees up and my feet on a warm (not hot) heating pad seems to help a lot. I also have tried magnesium lotion but it does not seem to help.

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you said.... lying on my back with my knees up and my feet on a warm (not hot) heating pad seems to help a lot.

I would check with your doctor about about some type of lumbar stenosis.....maybe get an MRI......should be correctable