Muscle pains

[Coffeetime]

Afternoon lupies

Does anyone get cramp like pain in their legs and struggle to bend the knee. I’m finding it hard to walk normally and manage day to day jobs.

[linicole]

I got cramp in my legs the other night and it took me around a week to feel okay. I don’t know if it is related to lupus, but I try to get some vitamin D 3, Caltrate. I also wear socks while sleeping to keep my feet warm. I hope it helps.

[Coffeetime in reply to linicole]

Thanks linicole will try the socks at nighttime

[Ianrussell69]

Snap I’ve put it down to the sun but my left knee is quite stiff hope you feel better soon

[Coffeetime in reply to Ianrussell69]

Thanks Ianrussell69

[Kass_Bruni]

Hiya! YES! I have the same problem, quite severe actually. Anti inflammatories aren't working. I am seeing a physio today who will be doing a dry needling treatment (worked wonders for me when I had severe shin splints). My legs are always acting up since Lupus, very sensitive to overuse. Could it be your ITB muscle? is the pain and cramp on the outside of your knee? Feel better!

[Coffeetime in reply to Kass_Bruni]

Yes it is !

[Kass_Bruni in reply to Coffeetime]

rolling out your gluteus medius helps to ease it a bit

[Coffeetime in reply to Kass_Bruni]

Thank you I will give it a go.

[ange726]

Hi Coffeetime. Sorry to hear about your cramps. I have this constantly right down my whole right side. Mixture of cramp and sharp pains. This is one of my symptoms of CNS Lupus. I am on a lot of strong pain klllers that keep it at bay but have flare ups regularly. I'm now trying alternative therapies to try and reduce my meds - relaxation techniques, hydro and yoga.

Please let me know how you get on as I would be interested to hear any suggestions and I hope you get relief soon. X

[Coffeetime in reply to ange726]

Thank you and I will. Hope you stay on top of it.

[Coffeetime in reply to ange726]

Trying out yoga soon.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Coffeetime ,

We have a blog article about pain management which may be of interest to you. It has lots of information and advice. lupusuk.org.uk/pain-managem...

[Coffeetime in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thank you Paul I found it very helpful. Just in time for the consultation.