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Does Pressing Of The Leg On The Bed Cause Burning Sensation?
Posted on
Sun, 4 Sep 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 5 Sep 2016
Answered on
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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Question : How to resolve burning sensation caused by back of leg pressing on bed or leg rest during night. Makes lower around ankle feel like it is on fire it hurts so much.
Brief Answer:
see neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This should not be happening just because your leg is pressing on the bed. You need to see a neurologist for some nerve and muscle conduction studies and you may need to get an MRI of your lower back since that is where the nerves to your legs originate.
In the mean time I would try sleeping on your side with a soft fluffy pillow between your legs. This will take some of the pressure off the back of your legs and low back.
Please see your doctor soon and ask for a neurology referral to help sort this out.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
see neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This should not be happening just because your leg is pressing on the bed. You need to see a neurologist for some nerve and muscle conduction studies and you may need to get an MRI of your lower back since that is where the nerves to your legs originate.
In the mean time I would try sleeping on your side with a soft fluffy pillow between your legs. This will take some of the pressure off the back of your legs and low back.
Please see your doctor soon and ask for a neurology referral to help sort this out.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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