That sensation of tightness or "bands" around the ankles and joints is something others with lupus have described too. It's likely related to how lupus affects the nervous system and circulation.
Here are some possible reasons this can happen:
- Peripheral neuropathy – Lupus can cause inflammation around the nerves in the Show Full Answer
That sensation of tightness or "bands" around the ankles and joints is something others with lupus have described too. It's likely related to how lupus affects the nervous system and circulation.
Here are some possible reasons this can happen:
- Peripheral neuropathy – Lupus can cause inflammation around the nerves in the arms and legs, leading to unusual sensations like tightness, tingling, crawling, or pressure
- Circulation issues – Reduced blood flow can create strange sensations around joints, particularly in the feet and ankles
- Joint inflammation – Lupus-related swelling around joints can create a feeling of pressure or constriction One MyLupusTeam member described a burning, painful, and sometimes cold feeling in their heel and toe joints, which shows how varied these sensations can be.
It's worth mentioning this to your rheumatologist, especially if it's new, worsening, or affecting how you move. These kinds of nervous system symptoms are often treatable with the right approach.
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