Leg spasm
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hi folks here again . 3 weeks post op left hip replacement and I can't sleep for leg spasm any suggestion for relief
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Posted , 11 users are following.
hi folks here again . 3 weeks post op left hip replacement and I can't sleep for leg spasm any suggestion for relief
0 likes, 13 replies
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Saltspringer48 jean95000
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janeane72743 jean95000
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Good luck it helped me sl3ep a bit better than before anyway.
maggie93798 jean95000
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RichardKen maggie93798
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Cheers Richard
Cindybud jean95000
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I sympathise with you. I get "restless legs" on a regular basis. Even before my surgery. I even got it just before my surgery and they had to sedate me along side the spinal. I will be keeping a close eye on your replies as so far I have found nothing that works for me. Fingers crossed for us both. xx
osprey1 jean95000
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Magnesium Citrate about an hour before bedtime works wonders for my restless jumpy legs. and helps with the sleeping. The cheaper magnesium oxide doesnt work for me but the citrate does. always had a tendency to it but got worse immediately after op. magnesium is a muscle relaxant. My husband whos legs jerk whilesleeping, though he is never aware of it, doesnt do it when he takes magnesium, so not just me and the placebo effect. Saltspringer beat me to the suggestion too. works a treat for me. or as richard says if it crampy too Quinine.
take care.
RichardKen osprey1
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Cheers Richard
kaura jean95000
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I take Magnesium it helps a bit, as for the restless legs somebody mentions, I have suffered from those "stupid" legs for years and of course in the time leading up to my RTHR 8 weeks ago it become worse. I worked in Neurology years ago and was recommended Gamapentin (neurontin) 400 mg 1/2 hour before bedtime, it works trust me. I had a stretch of 4-5 years when I took it all the time, but stopped, as it is not a medication you want to be on all the time. I started it again about 1 year ago as my legs became crazy again and I am taking it still, but will probably stop in a few month. So I recommend Magnesium and Gamapentin, good luck it awful when you can't sleep. BTW I am doing quite well after my surgery, now 8 weeks post op and off nearly pain killers, still walking with my cane in the house and a walker if I want to take the doggy for a walk.
christine45355 jean95000
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All the best
Chris
ann47958 christine45355
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So true Christine wouldn't have a clue without this forum. I was taking magnesium before the op maybe I will get some tomorrow.
madla39168 christine45355
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That true this forum is so great i wouldn't go trough without this forum.
Hug Madla. 💗100 procent agree with you
madla39168 jean95000
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Hi Jean i ocesionely have spasms in my leg. I got some tablets to take one before I go to bed . Its help . Im nearly 10 months after hip
replecmant. The tablets helping . I hope you will get bbetter soon , spasm
Stop.
Hug Madla💗
jean95000
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