CFS - chronic fatigue syndrome (ME)
PLMD - Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Medicines take: Citalopram 20mg (once at night), Buscopan 10mg (one three times a day), Lansoprazole 30mg (once in the morning) was on diazepam 2mg for restless legs but had to come off them as only a temporary fix
no tests done - only blood test i mentioned and that wasnt even directly related to this problem but was done due a suspected ulcer.
little exercise at the mo - been referred to physical exercise therapist at local leisure centre on referral scheme (this was done from physio) not attended as yet
thanks, p.s. may be heading off in a min to go to sleep but will reply as soon as i can if not tonight then first thing tomorrow :)
thanks
Thank you for the additional information and clarification.
Since no other diagnostic tests were done, it may be difficult to say exactly what is going on. However since you have a referral for physical therapy, I would highly suggest you get an appointment. They will evaluate your problem and come up with a treatment plan.
I had a dislocated knee cap about 16 years ago. I really thought it was just a pulled muscle. Finally an ortho x-rayed it and it showed the problem. I was referred to a knee specialist who gave me two options - surgery and off work 9 months or aggressive physical therapy. I chose the physical therapy. The therapist evaluted my legs and knees, develop a treatment plan and exercises, that I followed religiously. After a few months of therapy, I was able to walk up stairs without a knee brace. I have to watch the types of shoes I wear, but I have no restrictions and had no surgery. I would highly suggest getting with the physical therapist and see what they can offer you.
If you are able to take anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen or naprosyn, you may try what the bottle recommends and see if that helps the pain. You can also put ice on your knee for 20-30 minutes at a time to see if that helps the problem as well.
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