Does anyone else have this issue? Anytime I fall asleep, take a nap, get sleepy, stay totally motionless, the tightness just builds up in my body and spasms get outta control. Not convenient at nighttime when I need my z's.
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Sleeping, Naps = Increased Spasms
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dsindc
, Jan 29 2010 10:03 PM
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Posted 30 January 2010 - 02:23 AM
Oh yes, Dani. A year ago and more, before I could move myself around in bed I would have my caretakers (God bless the Taiwanese system- 24 hour paid care for $180USD/week) do Range of Motion with my legs twice each night. It helped a LOT. Now things get tight when I need to urinate (every hour or two) but towards morning, say after the 2am IC for which I get in the chair, take a few steps to the commode- in other words move around a bit, my body settles down and by 7 I'm usually pretty relaxed.
Keep moving as much as you can and it will get better. Slowly.
All the best.
Keep moving as much as you can and it will get better. Slowly.
All the best.
Edited by Tetracyclone, 30 January 2010 - 02:23 AM.
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 04:06 PM
honestly i hadn't really thought about it too much, but of course at night and in the mornings are always the worst. So i guess i'm the same way. lol, i just woke up from a nap and i'm having the same issues, but generally i can just stand up and lean over my bed or something to stretch out my calves and legs. If can't stand up then just stretch your feet w/ your hands!
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