Unusual Leg Pain/Problem Question, Please

This could be initial symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome, i.e. burning pain near the surface, on the
lower leg, that is relieved by moving, are all symptoms of RLS. Even though it's only on one leg, 1
web page says that 42% of people initially experience it on one side.

In a previous article, "Robert11" <[email hidden]> wrote: ->Hello: -> ->Posted this some time
back, but never received any answers. ->Will do again, and hopefully someone might have some
thoughts on this; would ->really appreciate it. -> ->Really weird, and have no idea what it might
be. -> ->Am 67, and am in good health. The following first started about three ->months ago. -> ->On
one leg only, in the side frontal area between knee and ankle, (nowhere ->near calf), if I "move the
skin around a bit, I get an incredible "burning" ->sensation. ->Very painful. -> ->Perhaps a 4" x 4"
area that reacts this way. -> ->No indication on skin surface of anything unusual, no prominent
veins, ->blotches, etc. ->Skin looks healthy, and like all other areas. ->No problem with knee or
ankle. ->Not at any bone, or knee area. -> ->Happens a lot at night, when sheet initially prevents,
and holds back ->momentarily, the skin in that area from moving when turning over. -> ->Pain seems
to be slightly below surface, but close to surface. ->Absolutely not on surface. -> ->Just
scratching, poking, or rubbing surface does nothing; really have to ->move the skin a bit (shear
type movement necessary). ->After movement, pain goes away almost immediately -> ->Any thoughts
would be most appreciated. -> ->BTW: Is this something a Dermatologist would handle ? -> If not,
what type of MD or Specialist would ? -> ->Any other web sites, or newsgroups that this might be
worth posting to or ->looking at ? -> ->Thanks, ->Bob -

Robert11 said:

Hello:

Posted this some time back, but never received any answers. Will do again, and hopefully someone
might have some thoughts on this; would really appreciate it.

Really weird, and have no idea what it might be.

Am 67, and am in good health. The following first started about three months ago.

On one leg only, in the side frontal area between knee and ankle, (nowhere near calf), if I "move
the skin around a bit, I get an incredible "burning" sensation. Very painful.

Perhaps a 4" x 4" area that reacts this way.

No indication on skin surface of anything unusual, no prominent veins, blotches, etc. Skin looks
healthy, and like all other areas. No problem with knee or ankle. Not at any bone, or knee area.

Happens a lot at night, when sheet initially prevents, and holds back momentarily, the skin in
that area from moving when turning over.

Pain seems to be slightly below surface, but close to surface. Absolutely not on surface.

Just scratching, poking, or rubbing surface does nothing; really have to move the skin a bit
(shear type movement necessary). After movement, pain goes away almost immediately

Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

BTW: Is this something a Dermatologist would handle ? If not, what type of MD or
Specialist would ?

Any other web sites, or newsgroups that this might be worth posting to or looking at ?

Thanks, Bob

Can you recall if anything else was going on at the time this started? Was there ever a rash there?
Were you sick in any way before this began?

Discomfort of this sort sounds like it is coming from nerves (neuropathic pain) and either a
general primary care doctor or a neurologist would probably be best able to evaluate and treat this
kind of pain.

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David Rind [email hidden]

Hello:

Much thanks for advice and help; really appreciate it.

No, nothing unusual at time of first noticing. No rash, or sickness. Just started happening

Regarding the Restless Leg Syndrome possibility: Pain appears to be right below surface, but not on
the surface. Not deep, or in calf.

Taking this into account, does RLS still appear to be a possibility ?

Thanks, Bob
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Robert11 said:

Hello:

Posted this some time back, but never received any answers. Will do again, and hopefully someone
might have some thoughts on this; would really appreciate it.

Really weird, and have no idea what it might be.

Am 67, and am in good health. The following first started about three months ago.

On one leg only, in the side frontal area between knee and ankle, (nowhere near calf), if I
"move the skin around a bit, I get an incredible "burning" sensation. Very painful.

Perhaps a 4" x 4" area that reacts this way.

No indication on skin surface of anything unusual, no prominent veins, blotches, etc. Skin looks
healthy, and like all other areas. No problem with knee or ankle. Not at any bone, or knee area.

Happens a lot at night, when sheet initially prevents, and holds back momentarily, the skin in
that area from moving when turning over.

Pain seems to be slightly below surface, but close to surface. Absolutely not on surface.

Just scratching, poking, or rubbing surface does nothing; really have to move the skin a bit
(shear type movement necessary). After movement, pain goes away almost immediately

Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

BTW: Is this something a Dermatologist would handle ? If not, what type of MD or Specialist
would ?

Any other web sites, or newsgroups that this might be worth posting to or looking at ?

Thanks, Bob

Can you recall if anything else was going on at the time this started? Was there ever a rash
there? Were you sick in any way before this began?

Discomfort of this sort sounds like it is coming from nerves (neuropathic pain) and either a
general primary care doctor or a neurologist would probably be best able to evaluate and treat
this kind of pain.