Thank you all for your responses to my question.

I have been trying to do some heel slides, leg/heel extensions before bed, and believe it or not, that does seem to help. But,other times they do persist.



Jo55- I am actually supplementing quite a bit with magnesium (and calcium), as I understand that to be helpful with bones, and high blood pressure (which has become a problem since RSD came on).

Thanks for posting that info/ the links. They were helpful, and gave me some more understanding.


I also doing some epsom salt baths, which, if I understand correctly aid in giving calcium to your body.


(Dr Hooshmand, http://www.rsdrx.com/pt%20_and%20_crps%20-part%20II.htm )


Mike- I am using narcotics to help in pain relief. I am also on Neurontin, Amitriptyline, Lidocaine patches... I wasn't implying that I don't use medication, I was just asking for suggestions on muscle spasms, other than medications. I don't think I could manage with out at least some form of pain relief... RSD pain is so wicked!

What you posted was rather interesting. I haven't been on narcotics long term though, so I don't know if some of that would really apply to me. I am glad your combination seems to be helping you.


BroadwayBaby- Thanks for the sock suggestion. I would try that, if I *felt* cold... the thing is, inside I feel like I am BURNING up, while on the outside (to someone else) my skin tempature is actually freezing COLD.

It's like this- the other night the tempatures were around 15 degrees and I was so hot and felt like I was burning, and yes, I really did walk outside without my coat for a minute. Everyone thought I was crazy, but I was so hot!