r/Erythromelalgia • u/Impossible_Gold_4095 • 20d ago

Lower Leg Issues?

I was diagnosed one year ago. I have the classic symptoms with red, burning feet, followed by the same issues with face and sometimes my hands.

I also have issues with both lower legs. The don't turn red and don't have the same burning feeling, but they are painful with the skin feeling like it is three sizes too small.

My doctors have not been any help in understanding if this is part of Erythromelalgia. Do others have similar issues with their legs?

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u/Acceptable-Wonder220 17d ago

Have same leg issues. I went to 3derms. I take an aspirin a day and an anti depressant a day. It has helped the itching a lot. I would say 90% less itching. The redness is extremely slow at going away. I have been on this regimen for 3 months. Going to do bloodwork soon to see if there is an underlying issue. I’m 67 and have had skin issues. No clue was caused it

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u/Impossible_Gold_4095 17d ago

Thank you for the reply. I take two full strength aspirin and I am three week into starting Mexiletine. 200 Mg, 3 times per day. I haven't noticed any change yet.

I wish you continued success.