Question about Limbs Cramping at Night

[mchaplain]

I am fairly new to all of this and wonder if others are experiencing this... my right leg and arms seem to contract more at night when I am lying in bed with a lot of pain and I just can't get comfortable without a lot of pillows. Why? I don't have that same kind of pain during the day... just the stiffness but not really pain.

I would appreciate any help...

 

[affected]

Have you been diagnosed with ALS?

 

[mchaplain]

All the tests and MRI's have come back negative and so the neurologist said he suspects it and is doing the EMG next week... it is also in my family.

 

[Nikki J]

This thread has been moved since you are currently undiagnosed. I am sorry about your family what relatives have affected?

Is it cramps or spasticity?
Cramps suggest tonic water, pickle juice and/ or magnesium

Spasticity might need a prescription. Your neuro might give one pre diagnosis if you showed spasticity on exam.
A warm bath and light stretching before bed might help either one a bit

 

[lgelb]

MC, there can also be sensitivity to position and cold in bed so consider a low voltage heated mattress pad and a leg wedge pillow/foam pads for arms so everything is not pressed against the bed. The travel pillows stuffed w/ polyfill are good for putting under knees, elbows, etc. Ultimately, this is one of the reasons people get hospital-type beds.


Best, Laurie