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Anyone experience burning leg pain like your bones are on fire? Painful like I can’t walk. Any ideas what causes it and how to treat it?

September 4, 2025
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Yes, burning leg pain and difficulty walking are common symptoms experienced with endometriosis. The pain can shoot down the legs and create intense discomfort that makes movement challenging. This happens because endometriosis can affect nerve pathways in the pelvic region that connect to the legs. Here are some ways to Show Full Answer

Yes, burning leg pain and difficulty walking are common symptoms experienced with endometriosis. The pain can shoot down the legs and create intense discomfort that makes movement challenging. This happens because endometriosis can affect nerve pathways in the pelvic region that connect to the legs. Here are some ways to help manage the leg pain:

• Take warm/hot baths (even multiple times per day if needed)
• Use heating pads or heat patches on affected areas
• Try gentle movement when possible to promote blood flow
• Rest when needed - listen to your body's signals
• Consider speaking with your doctor about pain management options if these methods aren't providing enough relief

Remember that while these techniques may help provide some comfort, persistent severe pain should always be discussed with your healthcare provider to ensure proper treatment.

September 4, 2025
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thanks for sharing. I have a scan next month so will make sure to mention it.

September 16, 2025
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yeah, I get that too. The best thing I have found is to elevate my legs (I think it relieves the pressure on the nerve from the endo) and keep a cane nearby. Also, mention the leg pain to your endo doctor. My last surgery it had infiltrated part of my hip, and they wouldn't have known to look for it in imaging if I hadn't said anything! Was much better for several years after.

September 16, 2025
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you for replying. I’m sorry you have dealt with it for so long! I do also remember getting it in highschool but I’ve not had it for close to 10 years and had no idea it was related to endo!

September 5, 2025
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I've suffered from that since I was a teenager. For me it feels like freezer burn. Doctors kept telling me growing pains. Heated pads have helped me wonders after I hit my twenties and realized they were wrong and the pain wasn't going away. Thank you for asking that question because now I know, and I'm sorry you have that symptom too.

September 4, 2025 (edited)

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