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What Causes Discomfort In The Right Leg During Sleep?
When going to sleep my right leg feels very uncomfortable . It is not pain, but a bad feeling. It makes it difficult to fall asleep. My left leg is not nearly as problematic. I have a bad lower back. My mother (90) has restless leg syndrome; I think she is prescribed valium for it. I wish I could better describe the sensations in my right leg, sorry. I wonder if the leg problem could be diabetes, which no one else in my family has ever had. I have been drinking 2 Cokes a day; several days ago I had 2 peaches after work and almost did not sleep all night due to my leg problem. Thanks for any suggestions.
Sat, 6 Oct 2018
Hi,
Taking cokes at a regular basis leads to a dramatic increase of blood sugars and may result in obesity, coronary heart problems, peripheral neuropathy (pricking, tingling in hands and feet, discomfort, muscle weakness, lack of coordination). Other reasons for RLS are kidney failure, Iron deficiency, spinal conditions. If you have a history of restless leg syndrome consult a PCP and get a physical examination and nerve conduction tests done, general laboratory tests (especially Hb%) done.
Get clinically evaluated, get treated. In the meantime, exercise regularly, take lean meat, veggies, fruits, and whole grain. Sleep medications and muscle relaxants work well, narcotics for pain relieve are effective, you may need Gabapentin, under a consultant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
Taking cokes at a regular basis leads to a dramatic increase of blood sugars and may result in obesity, coronary heart problems, peripheral neuropathy (pricking, tingling in hands and feet, discomfort, muscle weakness, lack of coordination). Other reasons for RLS are kidney failure, Iron deficiency, spinal conditions. If you have a history of restless leg syndrome consult a PCP and get a physical examination and nerve conduction tests done, general laboratory tests (especially Hb%) done.
Get clinically evaluated, get treated. In the meantime, exercise regularly, take lean meat, veggies, fruits, and whole grain. Sleep medications and muscle relaxants work well, narcotics for pain relieve are effective, you may need Gabapentin, under a consultant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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