aching muscles : Have been blaming... - Restless Legs Syn...

Restless Legs Syndrome

22,319 members16,384 posts

aching muscles

auldreekie18 profile image
3 Replies

Have been blaming aching muscles on Gabapentin or tramadol ,but Bumetanide water tablet causes aching joints muscle spasms and aching muscles ,also could be lack of Calcium or Potassium seeing Dr on Thursday will ask her she asks me what I think need tested for these things .

Written by
auldreekie18 profile image
auldreekie18
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
SueJohnson profile image
SueJohnson

And it is also a diuretic which as a class makes RLS symptoms worse. Another way to handle that is just to drink lots of water which is counterintuitive but is true. I have edema and that was what was advised by my doctor.

auldreekie18 profile image
auldreekie18 in reply toSueJohnson

Thanks Sue If I stop the Bumetanide will I get withdrawal symptoms.

SueJohnson profile image
SueJohnson in reply toauldreekie18

I wouldn't think so but I really don't know.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Aching legs

Is it normal when weaning off Pramipexole to have aching legs especially heavy calf muscles, i also...
Doings profile image

Aching legs

Have suffered with rls for 10 years now. Currently on a combination of pramipexole and pregabalin...
J296 profile image

aching, burning feet

my feet ( mostly left ) has been aching and burning for 4 or 5 days. is it caused from the rls?...
oldblue profile image

Aching legs

Hi, I’m new to having RLS, and have recently found that the sensation in my legs feels different....
Walrob66 profile image

Clenching Syndrome? (like teeth clenching, but with leg muscles instead of jaw muscles)

While I'm asleep, my leg muscles continuously clench all night long. So when I wake up in the...
ookla profile image

Moderation team

Kaarina profile image
KaarinaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.