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Randomly really hot knees anyone?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glen Rose, TX

So it is completely random when it happens but just the front of my knees will get noticeably hot. And it's enough of a temperature difference for anyone who touches my calf or thigh and then my knee. Sometimes if I'm wearing thinner pants or leggings I can feel the heat through my leggings

December 13, 2025
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I experience this all the time. I find rubbing my knees and raising my feet up. It’s constant

December 15, 2025
MyLupusTeam

Why do your knees randomly feel really hot?

Random hot spots on specific areas like your knees can happen with lupus for several reasons. The most common cause is inflammation in the joints or muscles. A MyLupusTeam member shared a similar experience: "It's usually the area around my joints that gets really warm and starts Show Full Answer

Why do your knees randomly feel really hot?

Random hot spots on specific areas like your knees can happen with lupus for several reasons. The most common cause is inflammation in the joints or muscles. A MyLupusTeam member shared a similar experience: "It's usually the area around my joints that gets really warm and starts burning. I get patches of redness that are hot to the touch."

Here are some lupus-related reasons for hot knees:

* Joint inflammation - Lupus often causes musculoskeletal issues like joint pain and stiffness, which can create heat in affected areas
* Rashes - Lupus rashes can produce burning sensations that feel hot, though they typically appear on sun-exposed skin
* Peripheral neuropathy - Nerve damage can cause burning pain that makes areas feel hot, though this usually comes with numbness or weakness too
* Vasculitis - Inflammation of blood vessels can cause heat and pain in specific areas

The random nature of your symptoms is actually quite typical. One member described it perfectly: "Sometimes, my upper arm will feel really hot, like a burning sensation. It's the same with other parts of the body, like my stomach, thighs, or rib area. It's always just a random spot that feels like it's burning."

If this is a new symptom or happening more frequently, talk with your rheumatologist. It could signal that your current treatment isn't fully controlling your lupus, or you might be approaching a flare-up.

December 13, 2025

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