Posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 18, 2007, at 0:42:20
In reply to yep.. I've had Restless leg syndrome, posted by spriggy on July 17, 2007, at 14:30:27
> When I went on Ultram for my fibromyalgia/Lymes' pain, I started experiencing Restless Leg Syndrome.
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> I know Ultran effects seratonin so I suppose that was the reason.
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> I did a bit of reading and talked to a nutritionist/naturopath who told me that she had seen success with adding an Iron supplement for folks with restless leg syndrome.
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> Oddly enough, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try and within a few weeks, it did get much better until it went away altogether.
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> I'm on Zoloft now (3rd week) and I noticed last night that I felt a little bit of that leg restlessness. If I can tuck my legs/feet around a heavy blanket or in the couch cushions (where pressure is applied to them), it seems to help me.
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> I've also had akathasia which was a MUCH more intense feeling ALL over my body; I felt like I needed to crawl out of my skin or jump out of a window.
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> Just keep an eye on it and make sure it isn't something more than restless leg.
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> Hope you find something to help- it sure is annoying and uncomfortable.yeah I'm kinda stumped. it's mostly in my legs - but I'm also feeling it in my arms too. But - for example - today I had to drive 2 hours and it was hellish - I couldn't get comfortable. And the other night when I went to a movie I couldn't get my legs in a comfortable position.
So I'm not entirely sure but it does feel like my legs are VERY restless.
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