Metabolic Disorder / Disease ?

[Achilles2323]

what metabolic disease can cause burning muscle ? no muscle weakness just burning in the arms and legs specifically biceps calves and thighs ....doctors thinking of Metabolic but its such a wide spectrum anyone have any clue? keep in mind i have had normal ncv emg and cpk

[Katybug]

Have they taken a biopsy to test for small fiber neuropathy? There are also things such as allodynia and hyperaesthesia that might make you have this kind of sensation.

[Darlene]

does the burning feel like it is on the inside, if so, i get this, but when i ask a dr, they don't know

[Chaos]

High lactic acid levels?

[MomtoGiuliana]

When my symptoms were more severe I remember that sensation as well--especially in my arms and upper back. I had a lot of neurological and metabolic tests too at the time and all were negative. I agree w Chaos--I remember wondering at the time if it was lactic acid causing the sensation b/c it felt a bit like how very fatigued muscles can feel after vigorous exercise.

[Guest Alex]

if the problem is a build up of lactic acid, pickle juice is recommended for that. It's the vinegar in the pickle juice that helps - you can read about it on many cycling forums. For POTS-ies that's killing two birds with a stone as you get the extra salt as well

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/

http://www.examiner.com/article/10-surprising-fitness-tips-drink-pickle-juice

http://www.funadvice.com/q/what_health_benefits_does_pickle

Alex

[MomtoGiuliana]

Very interesting Alex. Once I had a bad episode when visiting a friend, told her salt w/ fluids usually helps, and she served me a large homemade pickle. I felt so much better. Attributed it only to the salt!