u/aurelian_k

Is this Akathisia?

Is this Akathisia? I've been experiencing this... sort of aching pain, kind of like I need to stretch, but no movement/stretching seems to relieve the tension. Ever. I've described it being like RLS, but in the entire body. I've experienced the "crawling out of your skin" kind of sensation, but I wouldn't necessarily say that it makes me need to squirm or fidget (ig that's what confuses me). It's concentrated the most in my mid- to lower-spine, hips, and the front of my thighs, and at its worst it can cause muscle spasms in my legs and terrible stiffness/jerky movements. I've had this pain for three years and several medication changes, so I can't quite pinpoint what caused it. Exhaustion, fatigue, and hunger seemingly make it worse. I've been seeking evaluation for Fibro based on this and related issues, but I'm not too convinced it's that anymore. Any advice helps.

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u/aurelian_k — 4 days ago