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Does Itching Inside Knee Joint Indicate Restless Leg Syndrome?

I am female, 30y. There is an itch inside my left knee, inside the joint, not on the skin, and only in the left knee. It occurs mostly night, but also sometimes during the day when I sit or relax. It only goes away for a while when I overstrech my knee to the point where it hurts and it s driving me insane. Sometimes I have it for sevral days, sometimes not at all for weeks, and it seems to get worse when my leg feels warm. Might this be restles leg syndrome?
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Restless legs syndrome is a possibility in your case, but it is not typical because of one side localization, and usually it affects sleep.

Another possible conditions should be considered too, as knee inflamation, arthritis, nerve damage etc. and it's hard to tell without further examination of your knee.

I suggest you to discuss your concerns with your primary care Doctor.

Hope this helped. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
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Does Itching Inside Knee Joint Indicate Restless Leg Syndrome?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Restless legs syndrome is a possibility in your case, but it is not typical because of one side localization, and usually it affects sleep. Another possible conditions should be considered too, as knee inflamation, arthritis, nerve damage etc. and it s hard to tell without further examination of your knee. I suggest you to discuss your concerns with your primary care Doctor. Hope this helped. If you have further questions feel free to ask.