What Causes Burning Sensation In Feet Of A Patient Suffering From RLS?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jan 2016

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Question : I have restless leg syndrome but lately my feet "burn" much of the time. I am female 66yrs old and generally youthful and well. I also have Tinnitus quite badly.I have been very Anaemic ,53 last blood test 2months ago. Starting to be anxious about situation.

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
RLS is also caused by Anemia, so please have that worked up.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Anemia is one of the reversible causes of RLS, and as far as the tinnitus goes, this could be medication induced, patients on a lot of Aspirin will have this, other than that, please note that you may need to see an audiologist as this may be a sign of hearing loss and or vertigo, so an evaluation needs to ensue with visiting your regular doctor. I hope this helps.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (19 hours later)

As the clomazapan I take does not help the condition but has side effects should I dis continue them over time?

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If you don't need the Clonazepam, yes wean off of it,

Detailed Answer:
however, the Clonazepam would help with the side effects of RLS though, but would make the sensation of tinnitus especially vertigo and or dizziness worse (I know you did not state that you have vertigo and or dizziness, but I am just stating that in the case that you have had such symptoms).

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Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (26 hours later)

What is a normal healthy blood count please?

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Which count, there are many aspects to a blood count,

Detailed Answer:
If you are talking about Hemoglobin & hematocrit this varies by age and gender, close numbers are:

Hemoglobin 11.5-15.8 g/dL
Hematocrit 35-45 %
MCV 80-98 fL

Now these values differ with different labs, but those are estimates really. Those are the values you may want to zero in on your lab work.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (22 hours later)

I was told my last blood test came back as 53. Previously it was 23. I took iron in between. Do l need to keep taking iron please.?

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Which value is this 53?

Detailed Answer:
Can you attach the report?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (13 hours later)

No our surgery do not show the corresponding paper work .I assumed it was the area of blood that can be effected by an intake of iron. Hope this helps and thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Iron intake will affect most blood lines

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to HCM

I suspect that this is the Iron level itself in your blood which is still low anyway.
Normal iron level is 60-170 mcg/dL.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee