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Severe leg spasms
by: Vicki on Mon, Jan 12 2009
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I have had RLS for quite some time now.
It has now advanced to severe leg spasms that are uncontrollable. Some nights I have to take 1 pain pill (Loritab) and others I have to get up and take another to stop the spasms.

They actually feel like someone has shocked my legs. The muscles get very tight and actually hurt. I am on 2 meds now plus the pain pills. Nothing seems to help. It is so frustrating and I am sure I am sleep deprived. This happens sometimes during the day if I lay down to relax.

I can feel the episodes coming on, but have no idea how to stop them. I get up and walk around for awhile. Sometimes that works and sometimes not.

If I have to take 2 Loritabs, I feel like a zombie the next day. I want some relief for this, but I am running out of ideas. If anyone has any suggestions, please contact me or post a reply. I am desperate. Thanks vlp
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  1. Sat, Mar 07 2009
    Hi Vickie, I have had RLS and PLMD for about 8 years now. Untreated I would go insane or kill myself. It is like indescribable torture. My Doctor put...Read
  2. Fri, Jan 16 2009
    Hi. I have been suffering with RLS for about 25 years now. About 8 years ago I consulted a neurologist, had a MR Scan and was put on a treatment of Pa...Read

January 2009

  • Severe leg spasms - by Vicki - (Mon, Jan 12 2009)
    I have had RLS for quite some time now. It has now advanced to severe leg spasms that are uncontrollable. Some nights I have to take 1 pain pill (Loritab) and others I have to get up and take another to stop the spasms. [more..]

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