Dr. Craig Shoemaker
I am a 75 year old retired marketing professor, and have been quite active my entire life. I’ve had A Fib for 12 years that has become progressively led to severe cardiac issues. I have used a CPAP machine for 10 years. I exercise 6 days a week — exercises for peripheral neuropathy early in the morning, at the gym to walk and ride a stationary bike, and late afternoon “Exercises for Seniors” on U TUBE using hand weights and elastic exercise bands. My RLS is only very recent. I went to my primary care doctor, who diagnosed RLS and prescribed a neurological Med. I hope we, together, can mitigate the physical effects of RLS.
Try not exercising I've found with my peripheral neuropathy it makes it worse ,have you found the pain points🤔
I am so glad to begin to see several people wonder about connections between RLS and (idiopathic) peripheral nephropathy. I have been thinking about this for several months as my RLS worsens and I try to discontinue Requip without anything to replace it. I have eliminated antihistamines and anti-nausea meds and have reduced my antidepressant, blood pressure and statin meds along with diet changes to find relief. I am just now learning more about PN and would welcome articles anyone thinks worth reading. Thanks to Doc and Team Members for exploring this. BarnGir1
Welcome Doc, sorry to hear your A Fib has lead to severe cardiac issues, heart issues is never fun.
I have heard of doing things for peripheral neuropathy for M.S cause my Mom in law suffers with M.S. I didn't even think that this could potentially apply to RLS as well. A study I was reading said "The occurrence of RLS in association with peripheral neuropathy may be more frequent than usually thought." https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/72/4/555.1
I have thought about getting compression socks but am a bit apprehensive cause of having Fibromyalgia.
I hope the medicine and exercises continue to be of help for you. I hope the ultrasound went well.
🌈🦄 Ray (Team member)Tomorrow I will have an ultrasound on my lower legs to examine arteries and veins for blood flow. I find wearing a compression sock is effective in reducing night pain. When I wake up early (4:30 am) my leg has pain. I immediately do my exercises routine on UTube on reducing peripheral neuropathy. (About 20 minutes in length)
Hi
, I'm glad to hear that compression socks and your exercise routine helps with the pain! Sending positivity your way for your ultrasound tomorrow. Please keep us updated. Best, Allison (Team Member)
