Restless legs along with Cpap

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:33 pm

I am getting really achey restless legs of late, they actually hurt and while I sleep and after a strong dose of Mirapex, they relax but I am getting them during the day now. I had my annual checkup today and he did say that I am getting symptoms of type two diabetes and did the blood work which I will get results of next week. Question is for those whom have the same thing is have you found anything to relieve these aches generally and especially waiting for the Mirapex or what ever you take to take effect?

All I needed was another ailment to deal with,

Teej813 · Post by **Teej813** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 4:27 am

Bump...

Good question, and i'd like to hear a response or two, so i'm moving this post to the top.

Sorry i can't help, RnR. But keep us informed!

teej

ahujudybear · Post by **ahujudybear** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:36 am

Have you tried quinine for this? Almost everyone with Post-polio has RLS (due to nerve damage). We have found that either getting an Rx for low doses of quinine or drinking tonic water will help to alleviate this.

And it isn't just our legs: arms, facial muscles, side muscles, back - anywhere there is a muscle that is being used more than it can easily handle.

- JB

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:52 am

I haven't had that problem, Rock and Roll, but seems I recall reading that some people see improvement when they take an iron supplement. The word "ferritin" comes to my mind... but can't really remember what I read about it.

Severeena · Post by **Severeena** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 7:16 am

rock and roll, what is the prescribed method for you to take your Mirapex?

I was on Requip but after a while it would not hold me during the day.

I am now on Mirapex .25g 2 pillsAM, 1 pill 4:00pm and 2 pills at bedtime.

You may want to call and talk to your docotr again and tell him/her what is going on.

Severeena · Post by **Severeena** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 7:18 am

rock and roll, what is the prescribed method for you to take your Mirapex?

I was on Requip but after a while it would not hold me during the day.

I am now on Mirapex .25g 2 pillsAM, 1 pill 4:00pm and 2 pills at bedtime.

You may want to call and talk to your docotr again and tell him/her what is going on.

Newsgrouper · Post by **Newsgrouper** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:14 am

My sleep study determined that I had periodic limb movement(??). What nis the difference between this and restless leg?

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:52 am

Quinine did nothing for me at all. As far as iron, I am on supplements that give me all the B vitamins. Having Crohns and the enemia that comes with that require this.

Restless legs you would know, it is the intense feeling of having to move and stretch your legs and they have an ache that does not go away. Will have you moving all night long.

My Mirapex is one in the morning and one with dinner and one at bedtime. They do help a lot and let me sleep now but I develope the bad ache is seems between the dinner and bedtime dose.

mesocosm · Post by **mesocosm** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:05 am

From what I gather RLS and PLMD are one in the same. My doc says prefers to use PLMD to call it.

4Katie · Post by **4Katie** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:34 pm

I've had problems with RLS - not when going to sleep (probably cuz I fall asleep so quickly), but when sitting still while very tired. I did some research, and now take a cocktail of three vitamins - calcium, vitamin E, and folic acid. The first two many women take anyway. Since taking these vitamins, my RSL is almost gone. I just get mild cases of it every once in a while.

It works like magic.

I'll post again when I find the article and its recommendations.

Newsgrouper · Post by **Newsgrouper** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:41 pm

I feel no ache or need to move my legs. However, my wife tells me that I move my legs quite forcefully while I sleep.

windworker · Post by **windworker** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 5:51 pm

I was having restless legs along with a sensation of nervous tension, like ants crawling up and down my legs. Once I began using a seat cushion (gel pad from TA Truck stop) and supplemental iron and magnesium (straight off Wal-Mart shelf), I no longer have this problem. Be careful using the supplements because they have side effects of constipation and diarhea, respectively; but it's worth getting used to while ridding oneself from the nervous legs. I suspect you know what I mean, if you're suffering the symptoms.

Oh, by the way, it seems to me calcium deficiency contributes to the sensation, as well.

ahujudybear · Post by **ahujudybear** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:49 pm

Windworker....

OK.....

Since nobody else is jumping in here.....

Might I ask what you DO with this seat cushion?

Use it for a pillow?

Sleep on it?:roll:
Use it to muffle your CPAP?:lol:
Use it to muffle your dog?

- JB

chrisp · Post by **chrisp** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 7:27 pm

I had the same problem. Docs didn't have a clue. Then, A trainer at the gym commented on my flat feet. Seems that most of my pains were associated with this. Flat feet caused ankles to roll in , kneecaps to roll out. I got me some arch supports and I do the hot tub and stretching daily and the pain is gone. My hamstrings were tight ! Miss a day and its payback. I even put arch supports in my slippers.

:twis ted:

windworker · Post by **windworker** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 7:29 pm

ahujudybear...

In my case, the nerves in my posterior and upper legs are pinched while sitting a majority of a day in the driver seat of an 18-wheeler. The gel pad seat cushion removes the pinching and actually provides a limited massaging for immediate relief.

You might want to give it a try, even if you don't suffer from RLS.

Restless legs along with Cpap

Restless legs along with Cpap

Seat cushion and supplemental iron and magnesium helped me

The set cushion is for sitting

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