Muscle problems

Wondered if any one had the same symptoms as me. As well as chronic pain in my legs sometimes it feel like my muscles are contracting as well as a burning and stinging sensation. I also get muscle rippling.

[mattoid-mags]

Hi Holly, I have pains all over but my legs and feet are more affected than anywhere else. My legs always feel heavy and fatigued. I cannot walk more than around 80 metres because the pain kicks in and I have to stop and rest and so it continues, stop,start, top start etc. I also get the muscle contractions in my legs as well as a dragging, shooting kind of pains in my legs too. My feet are constantly throbbing too as well as burning sensations on the soles of my feet too.So I do understand what you are saying and sympathise with you too. Take care. xx

[Lruk in reply to mattoid-mags]

Hi Holly and Mags, I also have very similar symptoms. There are times when I could cry with the pain in the soles of my feet. I also get muscle spasms in my back and on down to almost my knees. Trying to act normal when you have cramp in your bum is not easy, I can tell you. It does make friends and family smile though when you complain about it. They would feel differently if it was them though.

[mattoid-mags in reply to Lruk]

Yes Lruk I know exactly what you mean. I get shooting pains from my buttock down the back of my thigh, not very nice! I also have osteoarthritis in my hips, the left being worse and constantly swollen and my lower back aches as well. Sure If you didn't laugh you'd cry. x

[Hidden]

What you have sounds very similar to me. Thanks for the reply. Good to know there is someone out there who understands. I am sick of people of saying it is all in my head. Take care. New to this site, but everyone is so helpful

[mattoid-mags in reply to Hidden]

Welcome, you have come to the right place. Everyone here knows exactly what it's like to be told, 'It's all in your head.' You are not alone and we all understand and sympathise with you. xx

[Hidden]

Thanks. I agree that anxiety could be making it worse, but I also believe I have something physically wrong with me. At the end of the day you no your own body. I know what symptoms I have when I am stressed and these are not them. Thanks for the reply.

[mattoid-mags in reply to Hidden]

Holly, you are right and your pain is real. I agree, anxiety and stress can cause the physical pain and symptoms to intensify though. When I am anxious and stressed I get flare ups.... the pain is always there it just gets worse. xx

[Treyjr]

Hi I have these symptoms too. It gets worse on days when I am more tired than usual or have overdone it. I feel better after hot bath and sticking to bedtime routine so I 'try' to get the sleep I need.

[Cookie72]

Hi holly, yes it is a symptom of fibro, as it affects, the muscles, tendon, ligaments and nerve endings, nearly all my muscles keep going into spasms, and it drives me mad sometimes especially when standing talking to someone or waiting to get served and the muscle go into spasm especially the legs, I have to use crutches because my legs feel weak and is if they are going to go from under me, I've had this amongst other conditions since I was 11yrs old I'm now 72, so far have evaded the wheelchair permantly, have to use it now n again, .... Do hope this helps ...gentle hug ...Dee xx

[jillylin]

Hi,

I always feel as if one of my legs is about to go into violent cramp. It's like it is permanently on the verge. Using my TENS machine does give some short term relief however.

Hugs

Jillyxx

[snowgirl2]

Hi holly my feet start burning then my feet will go cold and when my heels get cold my legs go cold then I get chills all over my body, under my bum burns and tops of my legs burn and hurt so I have cold legs at the side and burning at the back behind my knees really hurt and aches off is this what nerve damage is like it's hell,and my doctor isint much help

I hope this as helped you holly