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i wish i could sleep in so much pain with cramp in my legs,have pills but dont do much good even take sleeping tablets and still awake all night,the doctor has said theres some new tablets coming out in sept so maybe they will help,its worse when i go to england to my son or my friend i end up walking the floor ihope nobody esls suffers with this ,have anice weekend lol joyce

Joy so sorry to hear this. Sending healing thoughts and gentle (((((((((((hugs))))))))))) Juliexx

joyce try a cooling gel on your legs, it works for me

Had the restless legs bit the other night, so miserable, no position helps for long.......I really feel for people who have to go through this every night. My legs start to ache when I am tired, and I know then its definitely time for bed. The only time I had it for any length of time was when I had to take muscle relaxants for a bad back, and I felt that I wanted to constantly stretch my legs - awful feeling. I really wish for the new tablets to work for you, everybody needs their sleep....

Have you had your B.P. checked ?? Sometimes low B. P. can cause cramp and restless legs. C x

I know your posting was meant for Joyce, Posh, but it rings bells with me, because my BP tablets have been changed, and I've been feeling far-away and floaty - which could mean the tablets have sent my BP too low..........will check.......thanks.....

Hi Sally, Its always worth getting it checked out. If your tabs are not agreeing with you then you need them changed. May I ask what you are taking?I will understand if you don't want to say. C x

yes my bp is ok but i suffer with arithis in my neck and legs back so mybe that has alot to do with it,had xray on my neck and theres nothing they can do ihave been haveing phiso for 3yrs it helps sometimes

OH Joyce I feel for you,its terrible to be in pain,and especially if it stops you sleeping. ((((hugs)))) xx

Mum puts corks in her bed!! Can't see the sense in that though. - she says it helps. Anna x

the tablets i take for the cramp are called sifrol and doctor up them to 2 aday arthrotec 75 for the arthithis

What about trying some Ginkgo Biloba or Horse Chestnut Extract - both supposed to help circulation and cramps. Anna x

im not sure if i can get it hear as most of you no im in holland but thank you for telling me will ask my mum in law or should i say my hubby will ask as she dosnt speak english