WLS related? leg/sleep problems

[Guest guest]

I've already called Dr. A's office and left a message, but of course I want

answers NOW so I am asking here:

My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I haven't slept well since

surgery, but the last several days this has gotten to crisis stage. I am

sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired, but when I lie down, my

legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt, although it is not

comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " . That's the best word I can

use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs while I lie there. I can't

hold still.

Does anyone know anything about this? I am wondering if it is nutritionally

related.

I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine otherwise. I still struggle

with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was previously.

Thanks,

Dawna

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They ache. And feel "restless". That's the best word I can use to describe it. I end up "running" my legs while I lie there. I can't hold still.

my grandma gets something called restless leg ...I cant remember the name of it but there is a medicine that helps it. I'm sure the dr can help. I dont know if it can be related to your surgery or not.

~~* AJ *~~

BMI 59

INSURANCE: NW Washington Medical (Regence )

DR Heap, Richland WA

Denied due to exclusion, denied appeal 6/7/01

going self pay - Dr Baltasar Spain

Bellingham Support for WLS

WWW.lookin2bthin.homestead.com

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There is a sleep phenomena known as " restless leg syndrome. " In fact, there

is a non-profit group focused on this problem. They are located in

Rochester, Minnesota. You may want to search " restless leg syndrome " for

more information. Karla.

[Guest guest]

Sounds like " restless leg syndrome. " Have you been taking in caffeine in

coffee, tea or sodas?

Marcia

> WLS related? leg/sleep problems

>

>

> I've already called Dr. A's office and left a message, but of

> course I want

> answers NOW so I am asking here:

>

> My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I haven't slept

> well since

> surgery, but the last several days this has gotten to crisis stage. I am

> sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired, but when I lie down, my

> legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt, although it is not

> comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " . That's the best

> word I can

> use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs while I lie

> there. I can't

> hold still.

>

> Does anyone know anything about this? I am wondering if it is

> nutritionally

> related.

>

> I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine otherwise. I still struggle

> with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was previously.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Dawna

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Dawna,

Sounds exactly like you have " restless legs syndrome. " Yes this is really a

diagnosis and can be treated!!! I had it since I was a teenager, and it

wasn't till I read a magazine article about 10 years ago at age 33 that I

realized it was REAL. The good news is that it's very treatable and relief

is around the corner. It is a neurological disorder, so the problem is in

the brain. There are several medications used: Klonopin, Sinemet, and

Mirapex are ones I know of. I take a small dose of Klonopin plus a small

dose of Mirapex and don't have ANY problems at all unless I'm extra tired or

really stressed out. In those cases I find that using a hand held massager

on my legs and feet really help.

So call your doc. An internist should know what you're talking about. But

for immediate relief before the doc's appointment, try the massage and also

try taking a hot bath followed by running cold water on your legs. That has

also helped me and another friend of mine who has this syndrome.

My Dad had it really bad, and two of my siblings have it, so it can also be

genetic.

Good news: it's real and not in your head. You will conquer!

Blessings and best wishes for a good night's sleep!

Robyn

WLS related? leg/sleep problems

> I've already called Dr. A's office and left a message, but of course I

want

> answers NOW so I am asking here:

>

> My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I haven't slept well since

> surgery, but the last several days this has gotten to crisis stage. I am

> sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired, but when I lie down, my

> legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt, although it is not

> comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " . That's the best word I can

> use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs while I lie there. I

can't

> hold still.

>

> Does anyone know anything about this? I am wondering if it is

nutritionally

> related.

>

> I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine otherwise. I still struggle

> with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was previously.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Dawna

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

> My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night.

Dawna, I have read that low iron can cause restless legs. My

brother-in-law (normal weight, no WLS) is anemic and has restless leg

syndrome; my sister says that when he is vigilant about taking his iron,

the problem improves a lot. I have no idea if iron has anything to do

with your situation, but thought I'd throw this out there for you. Good

luck getting is resolved, I know it must be really hard to deal with.

M.

---

in Valrico, FL, age 38

Starting weight 299, now 156

Starting BMI 49.7, now 26.0

Lap DGB/DS by Dr. Rabkin 10-19-99

http://www.duodenalswitch.com

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[Guest guest]

Sharon,

Thanks for the medication info. I hadn't realized that. I only take my

Flintstones Complete and Viactiv. I hate swallowing pills or taking

medications, so I rarely taking anything.

Dawna

[Guest guest]

Dawna,

The leg situation you described can also be caused

by medication. Some pain medications and some nausea

meds can cause the nerve endings to be ultra sensitive

causing the problem you described. Benedryl and

phenergan (both given for nausea) causes me to have

this problem. I also experience this if I take

percocet too often.

Sharon in KY

--- DawnaJoy1@... wrote:

> I've already called Dr. A's office and left a

> message, but of course I want

> answers NOW so I am asking here:

>

> My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I

> haven't slept well since

> surgery, but the last several days this has gotten

> to crisis stage. I am

> sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired,

> but when I lie down, my

> legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt,

> although it is not

> comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " .

> That's the best word I can

> use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs

> while I lie there. I can't

> hold still.

>

> Does anyone know anything about this? I am

> wondering if it is nutritionally

> related.

>

> I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine

> otherwise. I still struggle

> with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was

> previously.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Dawna

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Dear Dawna,

I had earlier replied to your post about " restless-legs syndrome. " I just

wanted to say that benadryl and other antihistamines cause the restless

legs to get worse. This includes many over the counter sleep medications

that basically contain antihistamines. So beware of them.

All the best and many blessings,

Robyn

Re: WLS related? leg/sleep problems

> Dawna,

> The leg situation you described can also be caused

> by medication. Some pain medications and some nausea

> meds can cause the nerve endings to be ultra sensitive

> causing the problem you described. Benedryl and

> phenergan (both given for nausea) causes me to have

> this problem. I also experience this if I take

> percocet too often.

> Sharon in KY

> --- DawnaJoy1@... wrote:

> > I've already called Dr. A's office and left a

> > message, but of course I want

> > answers NOW so I am asking here:

> >

> > My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I

> > haven't slept well since

> > surgery, but the last several days this has gotten

> > to crisis stage. I am

> > sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired,

> > but when I lie down, my

> > legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt,

> > although it is not

> > comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " .

> > That's the best word I can

> > use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs

> > while I lie there. I can't

> > hold still.

> >

> > Does anyone know anything about this? I am

> > wondering if it is nutritionally

> > related.

> >

> > I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine

> > otherwise. I still struggle

> > with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was

> > previously.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Dawna

> >

> >

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

> >

[Guest guest]

what is restless leg syndrome?

Judie

Re: WLS related? leg/sleep problems

>

>

> > Dawna,

> > The leg situation you described can also be caused

> > by medication. Some pain medications and some nausea

> > meds can cause the nerve endings to be ultra sensitive

> > causing the problem you described. Benedryl and

> > phenergan (both given for nausea) causes me to have

> > this problem. I also experience this if I take

> > percocet too often.

> > Sharon in KY

> > --- DawnaJoy1@... wrote:

> > > I've already called Dr. A's office and left a

> > > message, but of course I want

> > > answers NOW so I am asking here:

> > >

> > > My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I

> > > haven't slept well since

> > > surgery, but the last several days this has gotten

> > > to crisis stage. I am

> > > sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired,

> > > but when I lie down, my

> > > legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt,

> > > although it is not

> > > comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " .

> > > That's the best word I can

> > > use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs

> > > while I lie there. I can't

> > > hold still.

> > >

> > > Does anyone know anything about this? I am

> > > wondering if it is nutritionally

> > > related.

> > >

> > > I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine

> > > otherwise. I still struggle

> > > with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was

> > > previously.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > Dawna

> > >

> > >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawna, I was curious what is Viactiv? And where could I get it? Thanks! a BMI36 Pre-op Re: WLS related? leg/sleep problems Sharon,Thanks for the medication info. I hadn't realized that. I only take myFlintstones Complete and Viactiv. I hate swallowing pills or takingmedications, so I rarely taking anything.Dawna----------------------------------------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

This is what my medical encyclopedia says: an irritating feeling of

uneasiness, tiredness, and itching deep in the muscles of the leg. This

occurs often in the lower part of the leg. There may also be twitching and

sometimes pain. The only relief is walking or moving the legs. The

condition may be linked to many nervous system disorders.

Dina in Aloha, OR

Age 37/BMI 61

Waiting for my consult with Dr.

Hoping my new insurance will cover it all....

Re: WLS related? leg/sleep problems

what is restless leg syndrome?

Judie

Re: WLS related? leg/sleep problems

>

>

> > Dawna,

> > The leg situation you described can also be caused

> > by medication. Some pain medications and some nausea

> > meds can cause the nerve endings to be ultra sensitive

> > causing the problem you described. Benedryl and

> > phenergan (both given for nausea) causes me to have

> > this problem. I also experience this if I take

> > percocet too often.

> > Sharon in KY

> > --- DawnaJoy1@... wrote:

> > > I've already called Dr. A's office and left a

> > > message, but of course I want

> > > answers NOW so I am asking here:

> > >

> > > My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I

> > > haven't slept well since

> > > surgery, but the last several days this has gotten

> > > to crisis stage. I am

> > > sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired,

> > > but when I lie down, my

> > > legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt,

> > > although it is not

> > > comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " .

> > > That's the best word I can

> > > use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs

> > > while I lie there. I can't

> > > hold still.

> > >

> > > Does anyone know anything about this? I am

> > > wondering if it is nutritionally

> > > related.

> > >

> > > I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine

> > > otherwise. I still struggle

> > > with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was

> > > previously.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > Dawna

> > >

> > >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------

> > >

[Guest guest]

thanks Dina.....I thought it was when you just want to swing your leg back

and forth all the time just to have something to do.....didnt realize it was

a real disorder!

Judie

Re: WLS related? leg/sleep problems

> >

> >

> > > Dawna,

> > > The leg situation you described can also be caused

> > > by medication. Some pain medications and some nausea

> > > meds can cause the nerve endings to be ultra sensitive

> > > causing the problem you described. Benedryl and

> > > phenergan (both given for nausea) causes me to have

> > > this problem. I also experience this if I take

> > > percocet too often.

> > > Sharon in KY

> > > --- DawnaJoy1@... wrote:

> > > > I've already called Dr. A's office and left a

> > > > message, but of course I want

> > > > answers NOW so I am asking here:

> > > >

> > > > My legs are driving me crazy, mostly at night. I

> > > > haven't slept well since

> > > > surgery, but the last several days this has gotten

> > > > to crisis stage. I am

> > > > sleeping maybe 3-4 hours per night. I get tired,

> > > > but when I lie down, my

> > > > legs drive me crazy. They don't exactly hurt,

> > > > although it is not

> > > > comfortable. They ache. And feel " restless " .

> > > > That's the best word I can

> > > > use to describe it. I end up " running " my legs

> > > > while I lie there. I can't

> > > > hold still.

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone know anything about this? I am

> > > > wondering if it is nutritionally

> > > > related.

> > > >

> > > > I am eating very well, I think. I feel fine

> > > > otherwise. I still struggle

> > > > with fluids somewhat, but am doing better than I was

> > > > previously.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks,

> > > >

> > > > Dawna

> > > >

> > > >

> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Viactiv is a calcium supplement, it is not a pill or a but a chewy candy type

of thing. Each has 500 mg of calcium plus vitamins D and K to help with

absorption. I get it at Walmart.

Dawna

[Guest guest]

Hey Dawna

This is your switch sister 4-20-01 Joann in Mobile. I just read about the

leg problem. My restless leg syndrome was discovered one year ago during my

sleep study. I had no idea and was so shocked when they told me that this

was waking me up SO MANY times during the night. I have been on a medicine

called Sinemet (sp?) for it. Now, when I get tired at night I can feel my

legs starting to get restless.

I had a check-up yesterday and all is very well, including a weight loss of

49 lbs. Very happy!!

Hope you are doing well also.

Joann in Mobile

Dr. Kim/Ocean Springs

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Joann,

I am so glad you are doing well. I was wondering how you were!

I did my regular Friday weigh in this morning, and am down 50-1/2 pounds

since surgery. I am so glad! I was afraid I was not losing, but apparently

my weight fluctuates a lot. Staying away from the scale other than my

scheduled Friday weigh in seems to be helping me keep my sanity!

I went back to work last week, and am so enjoying it. Actually, I work two

jobs, and am enjoying one, and not enjoying the other, which is exactly how

it was before surgery so that remains the same!

I also started back to water aerobics. It feels sooooo marvelous! In fact,

on the days I can't make it to the class, I have been attempting my own

version at the pool here in my complex. I am very happy about this.

I think the restless leg syndrome must be something I am prone to, as

drinking ANY caffeine has had that effect on me for years (although I didn't

know it had a name). Luckily for me, the problem is abating. It is almost

completely resolved. I think the physical stress of surgery sent me into it.

Luckily, I was able to break the cycle, and am sleeping much better, with

much less discomfort.

Take care,

Dawna