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Q: Bi-lateral Knee Replacement And Restless Legs
asked by: dinkylad on August 10th, 2004
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Here is what happened:

on april 15, 2004, I had both of my knees replaced. I had as full range of motion as you can achieve, so the pt people decided to ramp up my physical therapy. I also have fibromyalgia, and in the past have experienced restless legs before. After that (which ended up being my last therapy session because I had to quit) session, my restless legs kicked in and I have been miserable for the past 6 weeks. And I am taking oxycodone, klonipin, and a few other drugs. Does anyone have any more suggestions on what to do? I have researched this and am at my wits end! Thanks, diane
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dolldid
replied on August 17th, 2004
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Restless Legs
I think you need iron after surgery you were brave getting both done togather but I think if you take iron and drink decaff you will see improvement mine are 7/24 so know what you are going through
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seanvert
replied on January 2nd, 2005
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Bi-lateral
I was reading your posting because you wrote about bi-lateral knee replacements and I am getting mine on 1-31-05. I noticed you are having problems with fibromyalgia. I have a company that has patented a succsessful treatment for fibro that we sell through physicians.

Sean
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palmadita
replied on January 27th, 2009
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vicodin for restless legs
I had RLS long before the knee replacement and have taken klonopin and some other things, none of which were working last summer when I found myself in Mexico with nothing but vicodin. I took some at night & found that it helped a lot. I did some research and found that a lot of other people use it for RLS & have been on it for long periods of time without becoming addicted & it still is effective. I find that I don't need it every night, but on those nights when the RLS is keeping me from sleeping, 1 tablet is enough to relax me, to allow me to fall asleep and even stops or at least greatly reduces the periodic leg movements that go on while I sleep. Having a night of both sleep and no PLM is wonderful! And I don't have any side effects or addiction to the vicodin - even after using it for the past 6 months now.
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