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Male 77 YO. Restless leg syndrome?
Hello everyone:
I am helping my father do a little bit of research. He has recently been complaining about pain/soreness in his legs when he goes to bed. He has indicated that this persists in any position he puts himself in bed. If he is able to fall asleep, the discomfort is gone. However, if he was to wake up and use the restroom, the discomfort returns and is severe enough to rob him a nights sleep. I dont think its RLS as he does not experience any involuntary twitching. Does anyone know what this may be?
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My doctor wanted to give my Horizant which is the extended release version of gabapentin. Unfortunately, my insurance would not approve it because treatment for RLS with this med is off label. It is VERY expensive.
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1 ReactionThank you for your post. It answered a lot for me. I've been taking Ropinorole for over a year and your post explained some issues for me such as strange addictions like spending. I suffer with it nightly and anytime if I sit in a recliner or just in prone position. I have not has anything else that helps.
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2 ReactionsI have restless leg. I also have bad knees. I noticed that when I put on my (elastic) knee braces, the restless leg either stops or reduces a lot.
I don't know what to make of that...would that indicate a circulation issue?
I also use compression socks. They also have a similar effect on the restless leg.
I hope the problems resolve and soon...
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3 ReactionsI have severe RLS and take carbidopa-levadopa (Sinemet), a Rx drug which increases dopamine and it helps a great deal. A neurologist is the right physician to help with this. RLS is more of an uncontrollable compulsion to move the legs and may be accompanied by pain. Mine is a severe dull ache like bone pain. I also take a magnesium oral supplement (400 mg) and calcium nightly. There’s an RLS organization that is very helpful with information, registry and a newsletter. It’s a severe problem for many people who have sleep deprivation as a result. There is no one size fits all solution but it’s worth learning about it and trying various treatments, often multiple measures. I also find a heating pad helps.
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6 ReactionsWhat's the name of the RLS organization you mention in your comment?
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2 ReactionsThank you for your response. I will try elastic knee braces, it kind of makes sense because a lot of the times I will grab a hold of my knee area and rub in an attempt to stop the kicking and uncontrollable jerking movements.
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3 ReactionsIt’s Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation.
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1 ReactionI’ve been experiencing leg cramps in feet and calves only at night. My doctor changed my statin drug from atorvastatin (been on this drug for years) to rosuvastatin. Doctor said that one of the side effects of atorvastatin is leg cramps.. after switching to rosuvastatin, I’m sleeping through the night without interruption. I may experience a slight discomfort once occasionally, but nothing like before changing my medication to Rosuvastatin.
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1 ReactionI have RLS on and off. Often when it hits, 2-3 times a night. I walk around in the house and do leg
exercises. I have found the more pressure you apply to your legs by exercise the faster it leaves.
I stand behind the on one leg and count to 200/300 slowly lowering my leg, bending at the knee.
The more pain from the exercise, the better.
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