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Subject: Re: Tightening Of Leg Muscles At Night
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 01:50:35 -0600
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"Pat Cook"  wrote in message 
news:So6dnW6I1vFlm1nYnZ2dnUVZ_tKjnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Hi everyone:
>
> I'm wondering do you get a feeling in your legs that feels like you've 
> just pulled a muscle while tossing and turning as you find a comfortable 
> position to sleep in and THE ONLY way to cure it is to either stand up 
> next to the bed or walk around?  I do.  And the weird part of all is I 
> sleep in a hospital bed.
>
> Now I've heard of RLS - Restless Leg Syndrome on those TV ads advertising 
> that drug.  Could what I'm experiencing be a classic symptom?
>
> I've tried raising my legs.  I've tried lowering my legs.  Same thing with 
> the head (Though not too far as I have to have my head somewhat elevated). 
> I try to keep my feet elevated above my heart, but that's a little hard to 
> do when you have to keep your head elevated too.
>
> Any ideas as to how I might solve the Catch 22 situation?
>
> Cheers :D
>
> Pat Cook
> Denver, Colorado
>

Check the side effects of the meds you are taking.
I get very bad cramps with Lipitor.


Dave in Kentucky