Achey legs?
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| Sun, 08-01-2004 - 9:06pm |
Sense I was little I've always had achey legs! I have to take an otc pain reliever to get rid of the pain...I cant sleep with achey legs...and their quite annoying during the day or night. I could have a busy day or do nothing at all and my leg or legs will ache. The pain could start anywhere, usually in the feet. But it can shift..if can go from my feet to my knees to my thighs and back down again or it could be the whole leg...or it could be just one leg thats bothering me. This is really hard to explain sorry...just not sure whats wrong or what...any ideas? I know I'm clueless about it!
I might also mention that I've not been to the docter sense I was little..I do have problems with my weight...the woman on the board mentioned hypothyroidism! =o)

I just started having trouble with my legs being sore from the knee down about a month ago, but for about 5 months I've have swelling troubles too. I don't know why my legs are sore but they are, not much helps, although I don't take OTC meds for them either. I try and drink more water and prop them up when I can or walk/stretch when I can.
A neurologist can diagnose this via an EMG test- it's moderately uncomfortable but not too bad. It can be treated, but you may have to experiment with different meds. (that isn't too much fun tho)
Hope this helps.
What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome is a sensori-motor (movement) disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs, which are worse during periods of inactivity or rest or while sitting or lying down. There is often a positive family history of the disorder. Individuals affected with the disorder describe the sensations as pulling, drawing, crawling, wormy, boring, tingling, pins and needles, prickly, and sometimes painful sensations that are usually accompanied by an overwhelming urge to move the legs. Sudden muscle jerks may also occur. Movement provides temporary relief from the discomfort. In rare cases, the arms may also be affected. Symptoms may interfere with sleep onset (sleep onset insomnia). Research suggests that restless legs syndrome is related to periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), another more common motor disorder which causes interrupted sleep. The symptoms often exhibit circadian rhythmicity in their peak occurrence during awakening hours.
Is there any treatment?
Treatment for restless legs syndrome is symptomatic. Massage and application of cold compresses may provide temporary relief. Medications such as temazepam, levodopa/carbidopa, bromocriptine, pergolide mesylate, oxycodone, propoxyphene, and codeine are effective in relieving the symptoms. However, many of these medications have side effects. Current research suggests correction of iron deficiency may improve symptoms for some patients.
Hope this helps a bit but you really need to go to a doctor to see what up!! Cathy :)