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Restless Leg Syndrome
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone else have problems with restless leg syndrome? Any suggestions would be appreciated because it is driving me crazy. It happens every night when I go to bed.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes. I have been under treatment for about 4 years now. I take Mirapex (Prampexipole generic). It has helped tremendously. Without it, I could slam my legs against the wall!!!! Requip is another… read more

Restless Leg Syndrome
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

I get like charlie horse all the time sometimes when I am in bed my toes or I get it in the back of my legs even my fingers. Can you tell why and what that is. I will bring it to my doctor.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Mine work fine. They seems to help great.

Using CBD Oil Along With Copd Medications
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Going to begin trying 300mg CBD oil next week to see if it helps with my copd. Also have some restless leg syndrome so be interesting to see if it helps this also
The oil goes under the tongue twice a day
Will try to post any additional information

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I just tried the cbd oil all it does for me is give me a buzz feeling and put me to sleep

Leg Trembling And Shakes
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

hi
i am having a question?
i have a bad shaking (trembling) in my leggs, when i go to sleep or are just relaxing(sitting down).
it is realy a hard shaking of my legs . it keeps me awake and is that hard. it does not hurt

could that be a side effect from any medications for copd?
i use salbutamol. seritide. spiriva and ipratropiunbromide/salbutamol (combivent inhaling fleud)

A MyCOPDTeam Member

check into sleep apnea / the occurrence is higher for those of us with diminished breathing capacity and lower oxygen levels .cause tiredness and restless leg syndrome

Cramps
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

does anyone else have problems with cramps I have very bad ones in my feet and legs if you don't have them let me tell you they wake me up during the night and it takes a while to calm them down I drink water get the salt eat some mustard every thing but the only thing that help a little is my heating pad I also get them in my finger what should I do guys I never had them this bad HELP

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

So glad you got out and enjoyed yourself, @A MyCOPDTeam Member. Any day outdoors is the best !

Happy Wednesday, 23-AUG-23

Leg Tiredness
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone know if COPD causes legs to be tired?

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hello Jean: Just read you posting about legs being tired. Just want to say I am so happy to be on your team Thanks you for all you do. Please stay safe and have a good day.

What To Do For Leg Cramps Besides Walking The Floor
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I think the mustard is similar to the pickle juice--acidic
My Great Grandmama used to say to put a bar of soap ( Irish Spring ) under her sheets at end of bed. It did not work for me but I told a… read more

Help
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

I went to my sleep doctor, today , I have narcolepsy, also restless leg syndrome, along with my other illment, so the drug he told me about a medication that may interfere with my other medication, Is there a ,medicine, is there a natural sleep medicine that I can take, for my sleep.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

My doctor prescribed melatonin to me it's a natural herbal medicine it helps

Does Anyone Expenience Leg And Hand Cramps.
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

I get leg cramps at night, during the day I get hand, leg and toe cramps, Anybody else experience this and is there anything I can do to alleviate them.

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I had this frequently until I started taking a Calcium, Potassium & Magnesium supplement. The Dr had already told me to take Calcium supplements and advised that low potassium levels can cause the… read more

I Have Recently Started On Spiriva. Does Anyone Who Takes This Have Problems With Leg Cramps?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I did not have good luck with Spiriva--headaches, dry mouth, and cramps in my hands--am using Symbicort now. Seems I react better to aerosol than powder type inhalers.