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Hi i broke my ankle in may now healed they say but now have constant burning in leg it never goes away i also in same leg get swelling for no reason and to boot have restless legs is this all conected restless legs and swelling have had over 2 years its burning sensation now thats really the problem any help would be gratefull

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Lupus patients can also have restless leg syndrome, I have it myself and know how annoying it can be. The burning sensation is a bit of a mystery, I think to be on the safe side , if you haven't done so already, I would check that with your GP as it could be all sorts of things not associated with lupus.

I found this online which might be the cause:

Algodystrophy

Algodystrophy, also known as Sudeck's atrophy, is a form of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (or complex regional pain syndrome type 1), usually found in the hand or foot. 89% of reflex sympathetic dystrophies follow trauma, notably fractures.[9] A continuous, burning pain develops, accompanied at first by local swelling, warmth and redness, progressing to pallor and atrophy. Movement of the afflicted limb is very restricted. Treatment is usually multi-pronged:

Rehabilitation - physiotherapy and occupational therapy to decrease sensitivity and gradually increase exercise tolerance.

Psychological therapy.

Pain management - often difficult and with a disputed evidence base. Approaches used are neuropathic pain medications (eg, amitriptyline, gabapentin, opioids), steroids, calcitonin, intravenous bisphosphonates and regional blocks.[10]