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What do y'all do for legs shaking?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cullman, AL
June 6
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Members shared personal strategies for managing leg shaking related to MS, with common approaches including gentle walking, stretching, and... Read more

Members shared personal strategies for managing leg shaking related to MS, with common approaches including gentle walking, stretching, and using a cane for added stability. Several members mentioned medications and supplements that have helped them, such as Pramipexole for restless legs, Flexeril for severe spasms, and supplements like GABA and l-theanine. A recurring theme was the importance of moving slowly and carefully, consulting a doctor for personalized treatment, and leaning on community support to navigate daily MS challenges.

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Leg shaking and tremors are a common MS symptom, and there are several strategies that can help manage them. Here's what tends to work for many people:

Lifestyle Approaches
- Regular exercise like yoga, walking, or squats can help maintain muscle strength even when progress feels slow
- Working with a physical therapist Show Full Answer

Leg shaking and tremors are a common MS symptom, and there are several strategies that can help manage them. Here's what tends to work for many people:

Lifestyle Approaches:
- Regular exercise like yoga, walking, or squats can help maintain muscle strength even when progress feels slow
- Working with a physical therapist to improve strength and balance
- Resting and pacing physical activity on bad days
- Getting enough sleep, as fatigue can make shaking worse

In the Moment:
- Sit or lie down when shaking starts
- Limit movement until the sensation passes
- Dim lights and turn off screens to help your body recover

Practical Tools:
- Using a cane, walker, or wheelchair when needed can actually save leg strength for when it counts
- A rollator (wheeled walker) can help keep you moving safely Stress management is also worth considering. A MyMSTeam member noted that moving around sometimes helped their shaking, while another found that better sleep made a big difference.

It's always a good idea to mention leg shaking to your doctor, as certain medications may help manage visible tremors. Always check with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment plan.

June 6
A MyMSTeam Member

take benedryl but your dr could give you something stronger if need be

June 9
A MyMSTeam Member

that sucks Denise MS wasn't enough

June 7
A MyMSTeam Member

I have the ‘shakes’ a bit upon standing after sitting for an hour, or so. It subsides after I take a few slow, careful steps while hanging onto something for support and to steady myself. Like most of us (I suspect), I have fallen several times. I hit my head quite hard…..but it didn’t knock any sense into me. Damn. BTW, this Board provides valuable info and needed camaraderie. I thank you all for your kindness.

If anyone is interested, I will share some of my ‘victories and defeats’ at the hands of my M.S. nemesis. I would appreciate hearing from you in any event. Pls tell me about yourself. Career? Education? Type of M.S.? Age? When dx’d? Treatments? Results? Family? Dreams? Not including M.S., if you could change one thing in your life, what would it be? (Keep it clean!)

Cheers,

Dave W.

June 6
A MyMSTeam Member

I have always had allergies but they did get worse in my thirties. Then we got Great Exchange and they were almost non-existent and now they're back. I was unable to eat so many things really am unable to but I have been lost his it is probably caused by Ms but going to a little excellent I'll just might come around again and stop making my food disappear from my diet because it made me so. sick

June 9

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