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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Stockport, UK

My legs are killing me. Speaking to my GP on Friday about it.

Any ideas to relieve the symptoms?

Thinking a bath tonight.

It stops me sleeping too

Thanks

June 7, 2017
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Members rallied around someone experiencing severe restless leg symptoms that disrupted their sleep, sharing a wide range of medications and... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing severe restless leg symptoms that disrupted their sleep, sharing a wide range of medications and treatments that have brought them relief, including gabapentin (often requiring dose adjustments), pregabalin, muscle relaxers, ropinirole (a Parkinson's medication), and amitriptyline, though several noted frustrating side effects or lack of effectiveness with certain drugs. Many members found comfort in non-medication approaches such as warm baths with Epsom salts, magnesium oil spray or supplements, stretching exercises, heating pads or electric blankets, massage therapy, aquatic therapy, staying well-hydrated, and addressing potential underlying issues like low iron or potassium deficiency. A recurring theme was the exhausting trial-and-error process of finding what works for each individual body, with members encouraging patience, self-advocacy with doctors, and exploring holistic options alongside medication to manage this painful and sleep-stealing symptom.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I tried different things but nothing helped. Now I am on gaberpentin they work. Only from doctors though.

June 7, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take a muscle relaxer at night to help relax my legs particularly, otherwise I cannot sleep. I have noticed that my legs bother me so much more when my lower back is bothering me or if I ride the lawnmower. I think the constant vibration bothers my lower back. If you are having muscle cramps, magnesium supplementation can help considerably.

June 7, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

The only additional advise I can add is to increase your iron levels whatever the blood tests say( unless your have heart or blood pressure issues) Also when they are bad I lay with my legs up the wall as far as they can reach- will try to send a picture ๐ŸŒˆ

June 7, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Completely depends on the cause. If it's nerve pain it can be coming from your lower back, hips etc.. work on the trigger points in your hips and the side of the top of each leg.. a tennis ball under and roll on it, in bed, it kills but really helps. Aspartame affects muscles as does lots of food chemicals.. suggest looking at your diet. More water and lots of magnesium.

June 13, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hope you get some help. I was given meds for. Parkinsons and it helped. Also a muscle relaxant can help. Try a bath with radox. Let us know how you get on at GP x hope you get some sleep tonight xx

June 8, 2017

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