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Restless Legs - driving me nuts!
I know in the scheme of things this is not a biggy but since I had my mastectomy on December 18 I have had what they call 'restless legs' when I go to bed and it keeps me awake for hours. Just when I think I can nod off to sleep it starts up again. So lack of sleep is becoming a bit of a problem.! I have never had this problem before so I am assumming it is related to my surgery .......Is there anyone out there who has had this problem and what solutions have you found?
Tanya
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Thanks Elizabeth. It does sound wierd but anything is worth a go. Will get to the chemist and let you know how I go.
Tanya
Amazing! Just so unexpected but at least I know I am not the only one! I am going to try thr panadol tonight and see if that works.
Tanya
I will give it a go tonight. Thanks for the tip.
Hi Tanya
I also tried absolutely everything, and my oncologist suggested two panadol at bedtime. Usually works well.
Through trial and error I have found the "rapid" type works best.
You really need you rest so perhaps give it a go.
Best wishes.
I have suffered restless legs for years and years, well before my BC diagnosis. Haven't found any miracle cure, what I do is stretch the calf muscle at the back of my leg, it can take 10 minutes or so and when it stops hurting to do so, I find I can usually get to sleep. I used to fight it but it was pointless, I tried magnesium, stopped caffiene, nothing worked. Hope you find some comfort soon, best wishes,
Hazel xx
- Tanya I had a similar problem after my mx and found that my legs and left arm was jumpy at night and I took some mineral topup called hydralite which is for dehydration and within 2 days my body seemed to just calm down....the doctor thought it could just be replacing the minerals I lost in 3 surgeries... It seemed to work but may of just been what my body lost?? Anyway you get them at the chemist... Am ok now took about 5 days to subside!!! Very strange but they stopped and no more jumpy legs... Now back pain after sleeping in my recliner for 3 months is another story.... Good luck with it Elizebeth
- Tanya I had a similar problem after my mx and found that my legs and left arm was jumpy at night and I took some mineral topup called hydralite which is for dehydration and within 2 days my body seemed to just calm down....the doctor thought it could just be replacing the minerals I lost in 3 surgeries... It seemed to work but may of just been what my body lost?? Anyway you get them at the chemist... Am ok now took about 5 days to subside!!! Very strange but they stopped and no more jumpy legs... Now back pain after sleeping in my recliner for 3 months is another story.... Good luck with it Elizebeth
- Unbelievable I had a mastectomy earlier this month & I get it too - I go to bed tired & get all relaxed ready to go to sleep then it hits!! So annoying!
Sometimes it can be from low Magnesium.Perhaps a cup of hot milk/milo before bedtime? Or check with your doc if you can have a magnesium supplement? I call it the"jimmy legs"and get it on the odd night.If I can't sleep after a few hours,I take a couple of panadol and that usually helps.
Tonya xx
I do walk everyday Robyn and dont drink tea and coffee or any caffiene so I shudder to think how much worse would it be if I did!! I just went to the chemist and she shook her head in sympathy but no solution there. Back to the drawing board.....I will let you know if I find something to help.
Tanya x
