I have same problem..haven't found anything that helps ..yet. They get so bad they twitch and flail uncontrollablly and the pain is emmense. Sorry, hope you feel better soon, if you find something that helps pass it along as i will do the same..
Hugs

Do you think you might have sciatica?

I can only speak for my experience. Just about everyone has their own unique experience with fibro. But leg pain is very common. There really is not much you can do for it. Heat helps sometimes. Your meds will help sometimes, Walking with a cane will help sometimes. and sometimes there is nothing you can do but get used to it. This is a bizarre illness, and there is not a lot of help out there for you., You have two options really, medicate yourself until you feel nothing and are a zombie. or medicate yourself until the pain is bareable and you will be in some pain, but you will be able to function in the world. This can be a really crappy existence if you let it get the best of you. Try and experiment with your doctor's prescribed meds to see what the right level will be for you. You will probably have a lot of trial and error, if you are like most of us here. But eventually you will find a medium where you are manageable the majority of the time. I wish you peace

The only thing that relly helps a lot is prednisone and the doc is weening me off of it. I want to continue with it but ut us supposed to be hard on vital organs, blood pressure etc. I almost don't care. I am 64 and I can't live forever. I need a better quality of life. I really sympathize with you. The leg and foot pain is just too hard to bear. Gebtle hugs, sue

Thanks for your replies. I don't have sciatica but I do have a lot of muscle weakness in my left side left over from a possible MS attack or really bad fibro flare. Fibrofog, fatigue and pains in my legs are my worse symptons. The doctor has had me on prednisone for 5 out of last six months for discoid lupus. I have just been weaned off and my skin is a mess, my legs are really painful and my white blood cell count is sky high. I just love thuis illkness for all its quirk - NOT !!!!! lol
Love newfibroohio XX

I have trouble with my legs as well. It started after I had a hysterectomy about 10 years ago. I finally controlled it by taking calcium/magnesium/zinc. Now that I have diagnosed with Fibro I have be told to up the dosage of magnesium and also take malic acid. I take Gabapentin as well. Sleep with a pillow between your legs or under your legs. Try the soap under the bottom sheet. I know that sounds weird but it worked for me for a while. And sleep aids will also help, be it chemical or herbal. Those are my suggestions. Everyone is different. And they don't always work all of the time. You will have times when it is worse! Sorry! But I am with you all the way and sympathize with you as well. It's not fun!!!!

I have that exact feeling and I was told it was Neuropathy. I take Lyrica for it. But I still have the pain. Good Luck
Tam

I to have leg ain .It is worse in the mornings. It feels as if i have just taken of ice skates. pain is unreal.

I have restless legs, but not the burning pain. I do wonder if it might be associated with restless leg syndrome. A lot of FM'ers have that. Ask you Dr about it. There is a new med on the market for restless legs, and it just might help. Hope this is helpful. Prayers and hugs.

Hi, Like FibroBev mentioned there is a new RLS drug called Requip. I am on 2 mg. at bedtime for RLS/ Fibro leg pains. You can go up to 6 mg. if needed. It helps me and my legs that are always in need of stetching out. It also makes me sleepy which helps at bedtime. Good Luck and I know how painful it is, Hugs, Keleee :)

Massage does wonders. Get a friend or family member to do a deep massage from hip to toes. My DH does that & the leg pain is gone.

Oh yeah! Mostly at night. The tendons get so taut that my legs twitch & burn from the soles of my feet on up. I have tried heat. It helps some. Muscle relaxants are pretty good but hard to get. Doctors don't like to prescribe them.If I have Valium, I take it when I go to bed & sleep fairly well.

I could write a book about leg pains...I have leg pain...yupp.
I have a deep bone pain that has scared me into thinking I have bone cancer in my right leg
I have muscle pain...and general aches..
I have a deep stabbing pain that sends my legs jerking...
I get skin sensativities on my legs...usually anywhere on the thigh that FEELS like someone is holding a blow torch to my legs...
I have leg pain...the Dr.s say my legs are healthy.......OK

Bonnie

I have leg pain along with arm pain, which are both my troubled areas as far as my fibro goes. The worst is if I go shopping. It always helps to rests. Meds help too, Tramadol, Lyrica, but my legs can't take much standing for long periods or sitting for that matter. Wierd isn't it? The Lyrica is helping me a lot lately.

Oh somebody else uses a cake of soap under their sheets.It works but switch to a new one every three months. Also take gabefentin. I think the plaquinal has helped my legs also and no more problems with restless leg thing since i started ms contin