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Reply With QuoteHey Dave,
I don't have firsthand experience with RLS and PLMD. However, I do know those that suffer from it. I'm sorry for what you are going through. Hang in there brotha'.
This is a discussion on RLS, PLMD and Lower Back Pain within the Spine Patient Support: Body, Mind & Spirit forums, part of the Social and Support Forums category; I have had RLS and PLMD for the last twenty years. About 2 years ago I started taking Requip, which ...
RLS, PLMD and Lower Back Pain I have had RLS and PLMD for the last twenty years. About 2 years ago I started taking Requip, which has drastically reduced the symptoms. Best thing since sliced bread in my book. Around three months ago I started to develop lower back pain which has been getting worse everyday.(The appt I had last week for my surgeon was postponed until next week.) 2 nights ago I ran out of the Requip and spent the worst night I can remember. Every 10-15 seconds, pain shot down from my lower back through my legs.
My question is does anyone else here have RLS or PLMD and have you experienced the same pain?
Dave
Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.
Hey Dave,
I don't have firsthand experience with RLS and PLMD. However, I do know those that suffer from it. I'm sorry for what you are going through. Hang in there brotha'.
Justin Averna
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- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
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Hey Dave, I have had restless leg syndrome for many years. I take Mirapex for mine which is a huge help. However, lately I have noticed that I need to take it earlier and earlier before bedtime. The symptoms appear to be getting worse. And if I forget to pack it on a trip, like I did not too long ago up at the cabin, I was absolutely miserable. Could not sleep at all. My body felt on fire, jitsy, almost an out of body experience.I vowed I would never forget my rls medication again, ever! Are you wondering about a connection between back pain and restless leg?
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
After my Idet and this past surgery, I had lost so much stregnth, that it was like I had RLS. My therapist even asked if I had it, and I would have all the symptoms at night, not being able to get comfortable, etc. With therapy, it has resolved.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
CL,
I do not think there is a connection with back pain and RLS, it just feels like that is where the "firing" starts since my lower back has been hurting. It seems to enhance the "Frick" factor. I try to explain to people what it is like, but it's hard to do.
I agree with having to take medication sooner and sooner as time goes on. I now take .5 mg in the AM and 1.5 mg 2 hours before bed. I also keep a few on my nightstand for those excessively active nights.
My wife got my scrip filled Saturday, so I'm back to normal.
Justin and Kathy. Thanks for chiming in. You folks are great.
Dave
Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.
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