Leg Cramps at night for weeks

[Dgdamon]

I'm a long-time TMS member and my life has changed dramatically over the years through John Sarno and Fred Amir's books and program. My primary issue for many years was debilitating low back pain, which has been vastly improved and is rarely an issue any more; when it is, the episodes are much shorter and less severe.

Starting 3-4 weeks ago I started having night time leg cramps, the kind that make you scream and throw yourself out of bed out of a dead sleep. Obviously no fun. I've had them in the past for a day or two here and there, but infrequent and overall not any kind of a big deal.

They've continued basically nonstop for the past 3-4 weeks. There are all kinds of suggestions for why this is, but nothing has changed since before I started having them and now. I recognize them more quickly at night so that I'm usually able to get up before the spasm gets too severe, but my sleep is interrupted nightly.

To be honest, I hadn't even thought about this possibly being TMS related until now. Does anyone have any experience with this, or thoughts about it?

Thank you!

 

[David88]

Yes, I went through a period of leg cramps that was probably TMS. It passed without any medical intervention.

Drink plenty of water, do some gentle stretching, take some Tylenol if it helps, and focus on what's going on emotionally.

 

[Baseball65]

Yes... that's it . David88 is right. I had a series of them a few years back... I knew they were TMS but I would always forget about them by morning (funny how lazy we are)... when I finally took the time to 'inventory' where I was at, I realized they had started when I gave up my pad and went on a gypsy construction tour across america. . they were really weird too... like muscles I didn't know I had (LOL) particularly under the saddle?...as soon as I acknowledge that not having a 'home' is scary, they stopped.

 

[Georgie_downunder]

I'm a long-time TMS member and my life has changed dramatically over the years through John Sarno and Fred Amir's books and program. My primary issue for many years was debilitating low back pain, which has been vastly improved and is rarely an issue any more; when it is, the episodes are much shorter and less severe.

Starting 3-4 weeks ago I started having night time leg cramps, the kind that make you scream and throw yourself out of bed out of a dead sleep. Obviously no fun. I've had them in the past for a day or two here and there, but infrequent and overall not any kind of a big deal.

They've continued basically nonstop for the past 3-4 weeks. There are all kinds of suggestions for why this is, but nothing has changed since before I started having them and now. I recognize them more quickly at night so that I'm usually able to get up before the spasm gets too severe, but my sleep is interrupted nightly.

To be honest, I hadn't even thought about this possibly being TMS related until now. Does anyone have any experience with this, or thoughts about it?

Thank you!

hello! I’m dealing with the same leg cramp issue as you described and occurred in a similar way (sporadic at first then going to every night for weeks so far). It’s excruciating and exhausting. Love to hear how you went and if you believe it was TMS? I seem to have FND type symptoms which include these cramps now

 

[Dgdamon]

hello! I’m dealing with the same leg cramp issue as you described and occurred in a similar way (sporadic at first then going to every night for weeks so far). It’s excruciating and exhausting. Love to hear how you went and if you believe it was TMS? I seem to have FND type symptoms which include these cramps now

Hi there,
Thanks for reaching out here. I’m not familiar with FND other than looking it up right now. My leg cramps (in various parts of the legs and feet) do continue to occur at intervals, although less frequently. I don’t rule out a TMS connection, because we know how sneaky it can be! But they have been improved by staying better hydrated and when they are particularly bad, using electorate packets mixed in water during an episode, which is generally helpful. I’m happy to stay in contact about this!

 

[Baseball65]

you believe it was TMS?

I was actually CERTAIN they were TMS. When anything happens to keep me from comfortable sleep (cramps, spasms, body temperature Issues) It has always been about something I am ignoring in my daily life. Usually hiding in plain sight like most TMS.

I actually got sciatica in the middle of the night last week. Having done this for awhile, and it coming out of nowhere, I sort of knew where to look.
I am pretty sure it was over responsibility for a new dog.. I was going to meet someone with a rescue dog..I have been looking for a new dog to be a companion for my Girl, since her brother just died a few months ago. Between the pressure at work, the heat and so forth, I think the child in me didn't want the responsibility for another dog, even though my adult mind does..
As soon as I arrived at that thought, I went back to sleep and it was gone the next morning. I feel like it's really important to investigate this stuff early before it gets into a pattern, because then I have to think back to when the symptom first came upon me...and the older I get, my memory isn't as sharp.

Just remember the TMS is there to 'help' you by giving you a distraction...so why would you need it?