Restless leg syndrome after surgery?

[robprodisc]

Fireangle76 do you get the shoulder twitch? Thats also a new one for me. Not sure if its related.

[fireyangel76]

Rob,
I get the shoulder twitch sometimes. I normally have it to my waist, but on occasion it goes to my shoulders and arms and makes me crazy. I am not sure what activity I have or haven't done to cause it to go that high. I know that I don't get it as bad as time has passes since my surgery. I have even gone without the requip some nights. Luckily it works within 30 mins or so if I need to get up and take it. I am getting by with 0.5 mg. The only side effect I have is nausea and dizziness if I go up to 1 mg. I know RLS drugs are getting some bad press, but I am so glad to have something to relieve it.

I am curious as to when and what position you get it the worst in? I also find it strange that I can get relief on my side sometimes....really makes me think it's a back thing.

[robprodisc]

What position do I get it worse.

Last night I tryed laying on my right side.

Left leg would cramp, calf and front shin and toes all on left leg. with spasms from knee down. right hip nerve would slowly get more sore.

Tonight I will try laying on my left hip.

[fireyangel76]

Rob,
I don't remember when your surgery was but I know with the exception of my right hamstring my cramping is almost all gone.
I sleep with a body pillow and some how I manage to be almost on my stomach but with the body pillow stopping me from going all the way over. Seems to help my RLS. It's funny the weird positions we each manage to find accidentially that give us some relief. Before my first surgery I had to almost raise my right leg up and over my head to get any relief, which was so not supposed to be the case. I guess when they found the fragments sitting on my thecal sack or whatever they said explained the not normal position of comfort for me.
Good luck on your left side and sweet dreams....I am always better on my right side so you may find one side to be better than another.

[robprodisc]

Just had a visit with my surgeon. I didnt even mention I thought I may have RLS. But when I discribed my problem he mentioned RLS, he ask if I had it before my operation. I didnt. He didnt go the route that the operation may of caused it, however I not sure of if there is any clear evidence on that point.

Anyway he mentioned quiniline, I am not sure what I should try. Something that doesnt make me tired all day, just before bed and would wear off in 6 to 8 hrs.

anyone?

[fireyangel76]

Hi Rob,
Sorry I haven't been around for a bit. It sounds like you are being treated for leg cramps/spasms which while I had those after surgery was totally different from RLS. I know of quinine for cramps but never heard of quiniline and couldn't find any info on it. Is it new? More importantly is it working? I hope your feeling better.

[robprodisc]

My bad, yes it is quinine. I just started it tueday. It has already helped with the cramps in the calves. The past weekend was wicked. Long nights. cramps and huge muscle jolts. Just about kneed myself in the head with one. LOL.