Posted by wilma on August 7, 2000, at 17:39:53
In reply to Re:RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME, posted by danf on August 7, 2000, at 5:55:35
> there are 2 different problems linked together here.
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> one is leg pain & cramps.
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> this is often from poor circulation. vit E, magnesium & quinine help. In the later stages vascular surgery may be needed. The pain may cause restless legs.
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> the other type has an unknown cause & the circulation is normal. It may respond to the same types of treatments. Exercise such as walking also helps in some people.
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> Quinine stabilizes muscle cell membranes & stops unwanted muscle contractions ( also used to treat heart arrythmias )
HI DANF,
MY PROBLEM IS THE URGE TO MOVE MY LEGS AND AT THE SAME TIME PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF THE LEG AND KENEE.
NOT CRAMPS. I DO KNOW THE DIFERENCE. SO I DON'T THINK IS FROM POOR CIRCULATION. MUST BE FROM OTHER SOURCE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT.
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