This past week I have noticed a new problem and I do not know if it is due just from stress or that I have something "new" going on. Much like Deanna...in a way...my right leg will have spasms, even while I walk and it will trip me up at times. It is not all the time but very unpredictable.
When I am watching tv at night in bed it will feel like a pinch on my right thigh or hip then the strong spasm comes. I was just in the PCP office the other day but forgot to mention it. I didn't know if maybe it was RA or a neuro problem ....maybe from my back being out of alignment, not sure. Any ideas? Does anyone else have this?
Have you tried putting an ice pak up on your sciatic nerve area to see if that helps? I dont know about the spasm, but the way you describe the pinch....maybe....you should try it....then try heat if that doesnt work. What kind of anti inflammatories are you taking? I dont even worry about what the sed rate is....if you have ra and pain...treat inflammation. And go back to the doc if it doesnt resolve soon.I got some alieve and it helped a little but not much.....thanks!
Jode,
Maybe you should get in to see the doctor soon. There is the possibility of a pinced nerve especially if it goes down one leg. This new medicine that the doctor gave me seems to be helping with the tremors but is making me really tired, a side effect.
The point is that there is probably something that they can do about it. It is not a normal RA symptom and not one that would usually be caused by stress. It is highly likely if it is a pinched nerve that they can treat it in a number of ways. If it is something else, then you want it checked early rather than later.
I'm hoping it just goes away for you.
You are right, I will have to haev that checked out, Thanks Deanna