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October 29, 2016
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Members connected over the shared experience of constant leg pain from knees or hips down to the toes, describing burning sensations, aching... Read more

Members connected over the shared experience of constant leg pain from knees or hips down to the toes, describing burning sensations, aching that worsens at night, and the frustration of interrupted sleep and limited mobility. Several members shared relief strategies including hot baths, Epsom salt soaks, magnesium supplements, high THC creams, Tramadol, Neurontin for nighttime pain, essential oil rubs, and using pillows between the legs while sleeping. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of chronic leg pain, from needing to sit at gatherings instead of mingling to waking up in agony, met with understanding hugs and solidarity from others navigating the same daily struggle.

A MyFibroTeam Member

my legs hurt all day & night.

October 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Omg same here! Side sleeper with pillow between my legs. I use the recliner as a last resort too but that's usually when my lower back is aching

November 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Neurontin medication helps settle my legs down at night so I can get to sleep most nights. I'm a side sleeper, so I keep a pillow between my legs. Everything has to be positioned just right or I'll wake up a couple of hours later in awful pain. Sometimes I have to get up and go sit in my recliner. I usually can get back to sleep there okay.

November 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sorry your going through that. I am the same with having to keep moving them and stretching them out it's the only way I get relief and they hurt worse at night so it's really interrupting my sleep big time

November 2, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I have aching legs too. It's my whole legs. While sitting, I have to keep moving my legs, stretching them out, bringing them back. Standing is so painful, can't stand for more than a few minutes for then the pain keeps increasing until it feels like burning and I have to sit down. Makes me sad as I can't walk around and visit with people anymore at a gathering like I used to do. I will be the one sitting.

October 31, 2016

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