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01-23-2014, 07:27 AM | #1 |
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| Restless Leg Syndrome I think I may have restless leg syndrome. It would explain the awful pain I have in my left leg at night. My left leg is the one I injured in 2007 that left me with a considerable amount of permanent damage. It is hard to describe the pain but the only thing that relieves it is to shake it, deep massage with little karate chops and that is only temporary. When I quit shaking and banging the pain is back. The only thing that really relieves the pain enough for sleep is one of my prescribed pain killers. Has anyone been diagnosed with RLS and if so what gives you relief? |
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01-23-2014, 07:38 AM | #2 |
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| I have it at times had terrible RLS in the past and oddly enough, once I started taking Nexium for my nervous stomach, it helped the RLS!!! Also, not over-walking or walking too fast or getting my legs over-tired would keep it from acting up, though exercise, stretching and gentle walking helps it greatly. Getting up and taking a hot shower, cold packs both have helped, plus plain old sedation such a part of a diazepam. I've heard that fatigue & caffeine make it worse. I had it worse in January and February for some reason for a few years. It's truly awful for those that have it but thankfully it hasn't acted up much in the last two years.
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01-23-2014, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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| Jeanie, thank you for your reply. I will pray for your continued relief from this dreadful condition. I'm a tough old bird and I hate this horrible nighttime pain that I can't controller. |
01-23-2014, 08:05 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Usually, stress usually - RLS isn't exactly painful. It feels like you kind of have ants crawling inside your legs, and you have this uncontrollable urge to shake your legs, to flex them really hard then release, or to move your legs around a lot until the weird feeling goes away. It's very annoying! I used to have it every once in a while, and haven't had now in quite a long time, knock on wood...I don't know why I'd get it sometimes vs. when I didn't have it (couldn't tie it to anything). My Dad has it REALLY bad where he can't even sleep at times - he now takes Neurontin (gaba pentin) for it and it helps a ton. Do you think you're having a muscle cramp? I'm sure you know the difference, but just thought I'd ask. I also have to wonder if it's some kind of nerve pain due to the surgery. Also, bc it happens only when you're laying down at night - it makes me wonder if there is something going on w/ circulation to the area in question. Of course, if it's pain behind the knee - you def want to get that checked out due to risk of DVT. So sorry you're hurting like this...just awful to have it at night on top of it.
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01-23-2014, 08:26 AM | #5 |
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| Bless your heart...I have not had to endure this as of yet, but my cousin has it. Like Ann said, he does not complain of pain but more of crawling feelings and just the need to continously move his legs. My mother had the issue, her doc said it was actually secondary to diabetic neuropathy, and he actually prescribed Vitamin B complex....and he was NOT a beliver in vitamin therapy.....he said in the case of restless leg syndrome, this particular vitamin seemed to work very well. My concern with the pain you are experiencing, is more along the lines of muscle cramping, DVT, or cirrculatory problems in your legs. I think you really need to see your doctor....he can accurately diagnose you and get you some relief for this. |
01-23-2014, 08:30 AM | #6 |
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| Ann thank you for your reply. I use the word pain to describe the sensation because I don't know another word to use to describe if. It is in the leg I injured and I do have a lot of residual nerve damage. I can usually deal with the pain and discomfort, but this nighttime issue is unbearable. It's the whole Leg and I have the uncontrollable urge to shake it, the harder better. As soon as I get up and start moving around the symptoms start to go away. |
01-23-2014, 08:36 AM | #7 | |
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01-23-2014, 08:36 AM | #8 |
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| I have mild RLS, and I can definitely say it's stress related. If I have a lot on my mind, it will flare up. I rarely have symptoms at night, but forget trying to lay down and take a nap in the middle of the day when I am stressed. My only relief, is to get up and walk around. I'll lay there and fight it for the longest time first however. Just about the time I'm about to doze off I'll get that tingle and have to shake or flex, or push my foot against something to relieve it. It's so frustrating. So I just get up and walk around for a little while, or do a chore to try to take my mind off of it. It seems too, if I think about it, it will happen. Like if I think to myself, I haven't had RLS for a while when I sit down to relax, there it shows up.....
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01-23-2014, 08:47 AM | #9 | |
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01-23-2014, 08:54 AM | #10 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I have it and it's horrible, I use to buy over the counter quinine tablets and they stopped it immediately, but I guess they stopped making them and now I'm not even sure you can get them with a prescription because quinine can cause other problems. Diabetics are more likely to have them especially if your blood sugar isn't controlled, so you might want to check that. I now drink a glass a milk when I get them and for some reason this helps, I'm also trying to really stay super hydrated and that seems to prevent them, but in AZ that isn't that easy. Believe or not exercise helps too, I do elliptical and it seems like when the legs get a good workout they aren't as likely to twitch. There are some antidepressants like Trazodone that are suppose to help you sleep, but really make the restless leg syndrome so much worse, so make sure none of you medications are causing the problem. I hope you can find some relief.
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01-24-2014, 09:19 AM | #11 | |
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01-24-2014, 09:41 AM | #12 | |
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01-24-2014, 10:14 AM | #13 |
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01-24-2014, 10:27 AM | #14 |
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| I thought magnesium helped with this condition.....Either supplements or epsom salt baths.
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01-24-2014, 10:52 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I started with RLS right after my first son - it was/is AWFUL! I used to kick and push on my husband while asleep - practically running in my sleep... and when you wake up finally - you are exhausted! We had a joke - if I had a bad night my husband would tell me "I was runnin from the cops again" lol What has helped me the most is neurotin/(gabapentin) - IT WORKS. I just started on it a year ago and a now on a high dose - what a BIG difference - when I don't take it I am all over the place.... I have it in my whole body - even my hands and arms, I love this medication. All my life I never knew what this was till I saw Recuip commercials - then it was a head banger to get my hands on it......but neurotin is for nerve pain and is by far better than Requip |
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