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Restless Leg SyndromeRead the article this discussion is about
This archived discussion is "read only". » feistyfemale56 - Annoying but not debilitating I'd heard of Restless Legs Syndrome prior to your article here, Virginia, but have not known anyone who actually had the symptoms--thankfully.It is a relief to know that while the feelings are uncomfortable, they aren't crippling, and something as simple as taking a walk may relieve the sensations. -- posted by feistyfemale56 » Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Annoying but not debilitating In response to Annoying but not debilitating posted by feistyfemale56:And how nice it would be if all diseases/health problems were that uncomplicated. -- posted by Dubh_Sidhe » IMADAG2 - Re: Re: Annoying but not debilitating In response to Re: Annoying but not debilitating posted by Dubh_Sidhe:
I have sciatica and unrelated, recently had surgery on my left calf area..have diabetes without complications (yet). Someone, can't remember, put mine down to a circulatory problem and given the calf problem and apnoea..possibly. But by the time I'm settled in bed on a cold winter's night (tis winter here), the last thing I need is to get out. Crikey..in moving my leg around, I already pick up on all the cold spots anyway and the blankets now lie across, rather than down, the bed...the whole sheet wrapped around my neck. I downloaded a set of stretching exercises some time ago..and read it...OOPS..try to do the 16 stretches..as often as I can. The mouth and eye stretches need some privacy. Jeff -- posted by IMADAG2 » Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Re: Re: Annoying but not debilitating In response to Re: Re: Annoying but not debilitating posted by IMADAG2:Jeff, I was not able to visit the link you sent as it was blocked, and I could not open it. I would like to have read it. Hypochondriacs and their psychosomatic illnesses use to be laughed at as "fruitcakes." While the symptoms they are experiencing may not be valid and supported by diagnostic procedures, the symptoms, to them, are real and should be treated in some manner to alleviate the situation. This can be terribly difficult. Having said that. . . . . .diabetics do have considerable problems with their legs, and any problems should never be taken lightly. I know what you mean about cold spots, and electric blanket hot spots are no good either. I would ditch the heavy blankets, and go with a light weight down comforter--the best available! Thanks for stopping by from "down under" and posting. dubh -- posted by Dubh_Sidhe » IMADAG2 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Annoying but not debilitating In response to Re: Re: Re: Annoying but not debilitating posted by Dubh_Sidhe:Hi Dubh I re-tried the link from here and it worked..just a single pdf page from the 'Australian Doctor' magazine. I tried what we call a doona and its ended up entirely on the floor! I seem to see some reduction in symptoms since the surgery so don't want to jinx myself by dwelling on it. The thing with the Hypochondriac Handbook is the link to more serious problems. For example, responding to anxiety and hyperventilation..or a heart attack with similar symptoms. Mental health first aid is not to prematurely rule the heart attack out. Neurosis is a genuine complaint and mix in too little knowledge of medical matters, is a dangerous thing. I like to keep on top of medical issues so enjoy these articles. Jeff -- posted by IMADAG2 Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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when I think: "Hey, I've got that!" After reading your article, I'm now not sure. Here is Professor Murtagh's medical article: