Neuro symptoms

[allialfaro]

I am 33 and was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago.  Lately, I have had increased fatigue, muscle weakness, jerking in my legs (more so while driving when I press the gas or brake pedal-not all the time only occasionally) the jerking also occurs at night.  After activity, my legs also feel like rubber.  I have began having daily headaches with tingling in my face and scalp.  Additionally, at times, I have had severe itching to my arms and legs that is not relieved with hydrocortisone cream or benadryl.  I see a rheumatologist for my RA, but I would like to know if the symptoms I am having could be neuro related.  Any help would be appreciated.  I also posted the question on the arthritis forum.

Thank you-

[allialfaro]

I do not notice that the jerking occurs more with stress.

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

Your symptoms do hint towards fasciculation. Do you have the jerks more when you are stressed or anxious? There is a condition called as benign Fasciculation Syndrome. All other symptoms can occur along with fasciculation.

On the other hand, you should also consult a neurologist and get yourself examined for any neurological deficits.

Regards