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My legs feel like a steam roller is sitting on them
Consider describing your symptoms to your neurologist. ( I usually type my observations, concerns, and questions for the doctor, and he seems appreciative. I include my medication schedule so that he stays focused and has everything at hand.)
You might first determine if
you stay sufficiently hydrated throughout the whole day. Also, a banana a day may keep “Dr, Neuro” away.
Years ago right before bedtime I would begin to feel as if I were about to crawl out of my skin. While not painful, the sensation was intensely uncomfortable. I have been taking 1 mg of ropinirole (Requip) for 20 +\- years.. This minimal strength dose continues to be effective and economical—a rarity in the Parkie world.
I have the same problem but I don’t exercise yet. I take Ropinarole and muscle relaxers. They sometimes help.
What causes painful leg muscle tightness and involuntary flexing in Parkinson's?
The painful muscle tightness and involuntary flexing you're experiencing could be dystonia, which is common in Parkinson's. Dystonia causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions that can be continuous or repetitive, affecting various body Show Full Answer
Have y'all checked this might be Restless Leg Syndrome. I take Ropinirole ER 2mg and I would walk over hot coals to make sure I don't run out of them!!
That's pretty much the same for my legs too, @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, but for me, the pain started when I was 30; se 36 years ago. It just gets worse.
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