Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
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Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
Ok you guys, I am in horrible discomfort. Yes, of course I have a migraine, but that is not my most bothersome issue right now. I am having really, really bad restless legs. It's the second day now and it's making me nuts.
Yesterday I figured it was from reducing my meds, as I have cut them back big time as I'm back at work and can't legally work on narcotics, and frankly, have my pain under control enough to cut back.
I figured that was the cause, as I know from past withdrawal that it is one of my worst symptoms. But then today I took some meds as soon as I got home that should have been enough to ward off any type of withdrawal. It was just three t 3's but it should have been enough. But sure enough...the restless legs kick in, along with the horrible migraine. It's horrible! So I popped two percs, hoping to stamp out the migraine at the same time. No possible way that it's from withdrawals after that...so what the heck?
So then we sit here trying to figure it out and I get the no brainer "duh" moment...of course it's probably from the surgery...or I should say, the anesthetic.
The question is....what the heck can I do to stop them? I really need to sleep and it's so not happening with the restlessness. Anyone have any ideas?
Yesterday I figured it was from reducing my meds, as I have cut them back big time as I'm back at work and can't legally work on narcotics, and frankly, have my pain under control enough to cut back.
I figured that was the cause, as I know from past withdrawal that it is one of my worst symptoms. But then today I took some meds as soon as I got home that should have been enough to ward off any type of withdrawal. It was just three t 3's but it should have been enough. But sure enough...the restless legs kick in, along with the horrible migraine. It's horrible! So I popped two percs, hoping to stamp out the migraine at the same time. No possible way that it's from withdrawals after that...so what the heck?
So then we sit here trying to figure it out and I get the no brainer "duh" moment...of course it's probably from the surgery...or I should say, the anesthetic.
The question is....what the heck can I do to stop them? I really need to sleep and it's so not happening with the restlessness. Anyone have any ideas?
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
First I am sorry this is happening to you. Like you don't have enough to deal with, huh?
Second, I looked at causes of RLS and wondered since you wrote before you were bleeding heavily if it is possible
you have low blood Iron again?
or- other Vitamins?
RLS is thought to be caused by one the following underlying conditions:
* low levels of iron or certain vitamins
* kidney failure
* diabetes
* Parkinson's disease
* other diseases of the nervous system
* arthritis
* pregnancy
* medications used to treat nausea, seizures, depression, or psychosis
http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=316#Causes
Medications are certainly mentioned. also, since it also include "other diseases of nervous system", I wonder if it possible you have this as part of your M? or M aura?
Have you talked to your dr about it?
btw, I recall one of former Ronda's members, a Sleepyhead, had that too.
I can't remember why but yeah she had both-
M and RLS. weird, eh?
Risa
Second, I looked at causes of RLS and wondered since you wrote before you were bleeding heavily if it is possible
you have low blood Iron again?
or- other Vitamins?
RLS is thought to be caused by one the following underlying conditions:
* low levels of iron or certain vitamins
* kidney failure
* diabetes
* Parkinson's disease
* other diseases of the nervous system
* arthritis
* pregnancy
* medications used to treat nausea, seizures, depression, or psychosis
http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=316#Causes
Medications are certainly mentioned. also, since it also include "other diseases of nervous system", I wonder if it possible you have this as part of your M? or M aura?
Have you talked to your dr about it?
btw, I recall one of former Ronda's members, a Sleepyhead, had that too.
I can't remember why but yeah she had both-
M and RLS. weird, eh?
Risa
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
How long were you out and what did they use? I get put out all the time with profofol for my back injections and coloscopty. I have NEVER had any type of side effects from the anesthesia.
Plus, is seems to me your surgery was so long ago it shouldn't have trigger anything now. Hmmm......
Plus, is seems to me your surgery was so long ago it shouldn't have trigger anything now. Hmmm......
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
Milo, I get restless legs occasionally after I've had a DHE injection. I also take Promethazine before I give myself the injection. I see that meds used to treat nausea is on the list Risa posted. The restless legs doesn't occur consistently after taking the DHE and Promethazine, but I haven't noticed it with any of my other meds.
Have you ever experienced restless legs before?
My brother gets restless legs every so often, and he says what helps him is sleeping under heavy blankets. His theory is the weight on his legs helps.
I have to get up and pace the floor, flex my feet/ankles, and I drink lots of water hoping that helps. Mine usually dissipate within an hour or two. It is very frustrating through when you hurt and all you want to do is sleep and escape the pain.
Have you ever experienced restless legs before?
My brother gets restless legs every so often, and he says what helps him is sleeping under heavy blankets. His theory is the weight on his legs helps.
I have to get up and pace the floor, flex my feet/ankles, and I drink lots of water hoping that helps. Mine usually dissipate within an hour or two. It is very frustrating through when you hurt and all you want to do is sleep and escape the pain.
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restless legs
I keep finding this article in my internet travels:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20323-masturbation-calms-restless-leg-syndrome.html
worth a try:}!
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20323-masturbation-calms-restless-leg-syndrome.html
worth a try:}!
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
lol...can't read that one from work!
The restless legs are really annoying. I am still wondering if it's from the surgery. It's not totally uncommon. There are studies and the studies include follow-up at one week, one month, monthly and so-on after surgery, though the last one I saw was after spinal surgery.
I sure hope it stops soon.
The restless legs are really annoying. I am still wondering if it's from the surgery. It's not totally uncommon. There are studies and the studies include follow-up at one week, one month, monthly and so-on after surgery, though the last one I saw was after spinal surgery.
I sure hope it stops soon.
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
Still restless as can be...ARGH...though, perhaps today was slightly less bothersome then yesterday. It sucks, because I am taking more meds then I would be if this wasn't happening.
Today I'm wondering if it is an accumulative effect from one of my sleep aids. As a result of this theory, I've cut it out, which means I've added melatonin to my other sleep aid zoplicone. I was off of zoplicone, but because of the restless legs Ive had to start it again.
I could risk going without and just toughing it out, but my work is so very stressful right now that I don't dare risk it. I mean, people are having meltdowns every day now at work because the stress level is so high, so I don't want to risk being the next meltdown.
I sure hope the restless legs go away soon.
Today I'm wondering if it is an accumulative effect from one of my sleep aids. As a result of this theory, I've cut it out, which means I've added melatonin to my other sleep aid zoplicone. I was off of zoplicone, but because of the restless legs Ive had to start it again.
I could risk going without and just toughing it out, but my work is so very stressful right now that I don't dare risk it. I mean, people are having meltdowns every day now at work because the stress level is so high, so I don't want to risk being the next meltdown.
I sure hope the restless legs go away soon.
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RLS
I don't know much about it, but it sounds horrible and I do hope it is temporary.
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
I hope it's temporary and discontinues very soon (like immediately), Milo.
Do you think a warm bath before bedtime to relax you might help?
Take care.
Do you think a warm bath before bedtime to relax you might help?
Take care.
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
I totally CRAVE a bath but can't have one because I just had surgery. I have been sitting on the side of the tub and run hot water over my legs. I've been counting down the days to my first relaxing bath! Lol
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
Milo, how about an electric blanket or heating pad on your legs? Just a thought.
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
I have read that tonic water can help restless legs. It contains quinine. You can buy it at the grocery store. Cheryl
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
It contains quinine, and electrolytes, I think.
I don't know what is the importance of electrolytes?
Low potassium, perhaps? I know muscle cramps are associated with low Potassium.
Risa
I don't know what is the importance of electrolytes?
Low potassium, perhaps? I know muscle cramps are associated with low Potassium.
Risa
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Re: Withdrawals or a side effect from the surgery? Restless Legs
I was thinking potassium myself, so I took some supplements and I have not had the restlessness tonight. I also took a long-acting pain med, so I'm not sure which is doing it but I'm very relieved!
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