A member asked:

Cramp and aching feeling in both legs from knee down sometimes feels like burning sensation. sometimes pain slightly above knee. on iron tablets as lo?

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Dr. answered

See your doctor : This might be restless legs which can be associated with low iron but a wide variety of other possibilities best sorted out by examining. (Eg referred from back, knee or hip arthritis, neuropathy (nerve problem))

Answered 1/4/2017

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

You don't provide: your age, but the likely diagnosis might be different if you are a younger vs older woman. The iron may help, but I would also check vitamin D and magnesium as they could also be low and contribute to these symptoms. If older, the diagnosis of neuropathy, often from Type 2 diabetes, comes into play. You need a good medical evaluation and a few lab tests, I think. Good wishes:)

Answered 1/9/2017

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