Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I had a (EMG) nerve conduction studies done yesterday, the technician told me the problem seemed to be coming from my L5 looked like a buldging disc but my Dr will give me the complete report,the pain is so severe at times I totally forget about my RLS I am still waiting on approval from my ins. for...

I went back to my Dr and after informing him that I have been searching the internet for informations on what could be causing this pain in my leg and I think it is a nerve pain, He have finally agreed that the pain in my leg could be coming from a HERNIATED DISC that is touching my sciatic nerve......

I did it!!!! the MRI of my knee is all done,the VALIUM didn't do a thing for me I had to actually physc myself up, put the blindfold on, and asked for the headphone fast, the songs that was been played reminded me of a concert at the SUPERDOME when I use to go for the ESSENSE MUSIC FESTIVAL so I was...

Thanks for all the advise on dealing with my MRI phobia,I will update you all on monday evening after my appt., my son suggested after taking my happy pill I should put on a blindfold before going in the tunnel.

Jenifa.

WOW!!!! Pat.... I did ask the Dr's receptionist why they order just an MRI for only the knee...why not start from the back and she told me they want to start with the knee and if there is no problem there then they will go further, I know when these dr's see a good insurance plan they don't mind you...

Thanks for the suggestions, my Dr sent me to get a MRI on my knee because he think the pain has to do with my Meniscus,I freaked out in the MRI machine they had to get me out and reschedule for next monday with Valium.
It was an open MRI but that did not help my claustrophobia.

I have been having sharp muscle pain in one leg in the mornings bad enough to make me limp, but after a few hours at work where I walk a lot it's all gone, the pain is worst in the calf,
Is anyone else having this pain? any suggestion?
Jenifa

Hi all...Great communnity.... Thanks for all the great tips you all have suggested to controll RLS, I have been having this problem for many years and did not know what was happening because it comes and go,I just figured out that whenever I worked my 12 hours shift(7a-7p) my legs felt better during...