Why do you have shooting pains in your feet and legs, and jumpy legs in the evenings with SLE?
The shooting pains you're experiencing could be related to peripheral neuropathy, a condition where lupus causes inflammation around the nerves in your arms and legs. This can create various sensations including shooting pains Show Full Answer
Why do you have shooting pains in your feet and legs, and jumpy legs in the evenings with SLE?
The shooting pains you're experiencing could be related to peripheral neuropathy, a condition where lupus causes inflammation around the nerves in your arms and legs. This can create various sensations including shooting pains, tingling, numbness, and electric shock-like feelings.
Peripheral neuropathy affects up to 6 percent of people with lupus. When it impacts the sensory nerves, it can cause:
* Shooting pains
* Tingling or numbness
* Electric shock sensations
* Pins and needles feelings
* Temperature changes
The "jumpy legs" you're experiencing in the evenings could be muscle twitching or spasms, which are common lupus symptoms. Many people with lupus notice these involuntary muscle movements happen more frequently when they're relaxed, trying to rest, or during flare-ups.
One MyLupusTeam member described similar symptoms: "It's like tiny one-time spasms over different parts of my calves, ankles, and thighs."
These symptoms may worsen during lupus flares or when you're fatigued. It's important to talk with your rheumatologist about these symptoms so you can develop a treatment plan to help manage the pain and discomfort.
November 15, 2025
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