Here are the links and copies of the two replies I did, much can apply to your post. http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support-
forums/general-support/686379-leg-tinglingasleep-worse-
right-when-i-wake-up#686475 Generally in any case of inflammation and pain due to it, it's worse on wakening. Moving throughout the day decreases pain and swelling in joints and limbs and so at night, everything settles and you can really feel it when you wake up. Rheumatoid arthritis is an example but most of us with Lyme have this often or from time to time. Have you had it before? Is it localized to one side or is there a pin/needle feeling? Sorry, I see 'tingling', so yes, even nerve pressure due to neuropathies which are extremely common can cause this pain. I haven't had joint / extremity issues until now and i have been in treatment since Oct 08, don't ask me why but all of a sudden in the last month I have been sore all over and in the am I have alot of pain in one limb or another. If it really creeps you out and scares you I would call the doc for sure! A good natural remedy for neuropathic pain/ pins and needles is Twin Labs Gaba plus. It's an alternative to neurontin/lyrica/mirapex http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support-
forums/general-support/686604-tingling-so-bad-in-lower-legs-
and-face In your face it could be involvement of the 7th cranial nerve, I have a lot of facial issues, bells palsy included. That link above had maybe a few things that would help explain, it's tough I know. Any of our nerves that are involved with Lyme and co/ neuro Lyme follow pathways/ dermatomes and most of us have multiple nerve involvement. The facial nerves too can be affected by several of the herpes viruses that most Lyme patients test + for as well. It's good to be on a gaba supp/ med and they are listed in the other post. If you want to try something natural, Gaba Plus or anything with gaba and inositol could help. I know how crazy it can drive you! [b]Group Leader
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