Question: I've recently been dx with TM (after being being told that I had MS, then Devic's). I'm doing fine with no real problems. However, the doctor told me to call if I had any problems, tingling or numbnesss - no matter how small or seemingy insignificant.
For the past two weeks, I've been having what I can call is a "cramp" in my the calf of my left leg, making me limp a little. I hoping that I perhaps I pull a muscle somehow and don't remember. Any insight.
Bev
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Subject: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2006 #276
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:13:18 EST
GeorgetteHarris @aol.com, Hi and welcome to our family. What your feeling in your legs is normal for a tm patient. Did you ask your doctor what he would prescribe for you. We or all different and some medicines help others and not me.I get the burning ,tingling and the banding at times. I noticed if i over due it acts up.You will know how your body reacts to many things, just give it time.I take neurontin and it does help me. I only take 900 mgs a day , 300 8 am 2 pm and when i go to bed. A first you might feel a little drowsy but after awhile your body adjusts to it well mine did. I tried the cymbalta with it and i got so sick, i had a bad reaction.Now they want to put me on lyrica. I go to see 2 of my doctors next Thursday., Then I will see if i go on the lyrica. I was also paralyzed from the waist down a few times in the last 14 years.Its usually my left leg, that is my bad side.Do you do any exercising pt or pool therapy? I think that is the best i do it everyday and it might hurt but if it keeps my legs moving I can take some pain. I hate being stiff around t9 t 10. I went to a pain clinic and it is great they teach you so much and they gave me the meds i needed, if i ever get in severe pain i can call and go and get a mild nerve block not deep down my spine. You might want to think about that.Peace And Best WishesPam
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