ARACHNOIDITIS & MUSCLE CRAMPS
Hi. I’ve had numerous spinal procedures: 3 myelograms, diskograms, spinal taps, epidurals, nerve blocks, C/S surgery and L/S surgery, both with instrumentation. Result, about 11 years ago: Arachnoiditis. Unbearable cramps in both arches of my feet with every step.
My neurologist put me on pramipexol (furfural acetate). It is a Dopamine agonist/promoter. It’s used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome, but also reduces the frequency of my cramps from Arachnoiditis so I can walk. The cramps are worse at night.
Other brand names are Mirapex, Mirapex ER. By prescription only. Fortunately, I don’t drink alcohol as it can cause an interaction.
There are side effects, so read up on it before deciding to take it.
I’m starting to wonder if pramipexol is what has radically worsened my bladder incontinence. I plan to ask my neurologist in 2 weeks.