my grandma just had a lung transplant. and her legs hert realy bad at night does anyone know why?
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it is called cramp,i bet she has fluid in her long and she has the imbalance of certain minerals.please give a full blood test to check for +K,+CA,+NA,then i can tell you
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My wife suffered with GBS for 3 times in years 1998, July 2005 & June 2006.  The 3rd attach in this month was mild one and she recovered within 10 days only. As far I know (from doctors & Web sites) the death rate is less.  When it reaches the lungs level, the lungs may not work properly. That is only the dangerous one.  For the 1 & 2nd  time she suffered a lot to take breath (between 15th day to 21st day). She suffered to take breath only in night times.
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I heard it's worse when sitting. The circulation to your legs is cut off. When your lying down your blood tends to pool in your legs which is also uncomfortable.
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It's called sleep apoenia and is a normal but odd glitch in your nervous system.Panic will make it worse.Just remember it's normal,you won't die and relax and breath deeply.I have it too.It's what explains legends of vampires and night-hags,succubus etc.
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What you are describing is called restless leg syndrome. It can be very annoying and won't let you sleep. I know because I, too , have CF and Fibromyalgia. It is great that your fibro is in remission but I am afraid to tell you that it will come back. Good Luck and Good Health\nAsk your doctor about this and he will prescribe a med for you to cope.
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Could be growing pains. Sometimes when children are going through a growth spurt, their legs will ache. I think that this feeling usually occurs at night, however.
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Keep your legs in the air at night.  Exercise your legs, like imaginary bicycle while lying in bed.  Keep salt to an absolute minimum and stay super active.  You will get better!
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nightsoflondon....these people are just telling her so she can see a doctor about it. There is nothing normal about gasping for air during your sleep and it very well could be sleep apnea. They are not saying definately and she doesn't have to listen to them either, but you make it out to sound like its definately not sleep apnea. It is a very deadly disease of which two good friends of mine suffer. It can kill you and the loss of oxygen to your brain during these episodes can do permanent damage. Sure, she could have nothing, or something else, but yes sleep apnea would be an educated guess---notice I say EDUCATED GUESS...you just sounded so angry in your post like all of us who said sleep apnea were dumb a$$ idiots....
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I suggest walking, drinking alot of fluids, and massaging the legs it helps the most, it gets the circulation going. My father has the same problem, massaging the area helps him the most. Hope you feel better soon!
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Challanging...You'll get a new person; the one you know will die, and a new one re-born.\n\nMy dad had a lung transplant...weirdly enough, my co-workers mom had a double lung transplant 5 months after my dad's.\n\nAnyways, when part/all of the lung is removed, oxygen is still needed.  Most HMO's start the poor patient off with heavy oxygen tanks (20-30 lbs).  This is crazy because the patient has a hard time breathing, and to carry heavy oxygen is defeating the purpose.  Have them ask for lighter oxygen tanks (some only weigh 5 lbs).\n\nMost likely, they will have to increase their "Prednisone".  This drug is freaky!  I've found that a side effect is it makes the person MEAN. My dad was one of the most patient, loving, and forgiving humans I've ever meet.  When he was on "Prednisone", I swear, he was possesed by a demone...like in the first Exorcist...just real foul things came out of his mouth...\n\nIf your friend has trouble after the removal of part/all of the lung, then you may suggest to them to look into "Pallitative" care.  This is when a person needs help but IS NOT terminally ill.  Then this person can get nurses to help with medications, monitoring vitals, administering medications, and showers (ect).\n\nHope this helps.
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You are so young to be having this problem, but my sister h had her left knee done on Feb 06, and will be having surgery on her right knee on May 30, 06. She is doing wonderful and looking forward to getting her legs back to where she can walk again. Like you , she had to use a wheel chair or not walk at all. Just listen to your doctor, and I will keep you in prayer for fast healing. God Bless You. Just trust in the Lord. He will help you through it.
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Intestine has collapsed. Go be with her. It is. She was there when you were young and had the sniffles. She will have quite a major surgery. GO BE WITH HER!!!!
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PLEASE I URGE YOU TO TAKE HER TO HER PEDO DR, POSSIBLY HAVE AN ULTRSOUND OR CHEST XRAY DONE, DOES SHE HAVE A RATTELY BREATHING SEQUENSE?? ARE THERE ANY ABNORMALITIES IN YOUR FAMILY, THINK HARD....GOOD LUCK... HOPE ALL GOES WELL!
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Im so sorry that your mum is suffering from this very cruel debilitating condition.\n\nAs I know you will be aware lupus affects so many internal organs so working out if this is lupus related is not easy, as the painful neck could be down to usual wear and tear etc. Musco skeletal injury, back pain, knee pain etc often presents itself as neck and head pain.\n\nHas she thought about a neuromuscular consultation?   to eliminate the chance that she may have accumulative strain through holding herself stiffly? The fact that the pain is worse when she slouches seems to point to it being a lower back problem?  (We are all really good at standing on one leg if the other one hurts therefore damaging the good leg etc)\n\nA neuromuscular therapist could show her how to relax, how to move in pattern, and how to recognise when her everyday movements are taking her into pain?\n\nGood luck to you both
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vze2wy4t RN, I believe you are thinking of venous disease (as in varicose veins) when you suggest elevating the limb. Although walking, and smoking cessation are the first steps. Support hose are to help improve VENOUS return.\n\nIn lower extremity arterial occlusive disease the dependent position (ie feet down) aids in circulation to the smaller blood vessels in the feet and lower extremeties. Many patients who complain of pain at rest, have a history of having worse pain at night while in bed sleeping, with relief from "dangling their feet from the side of the bed". \n\nBefore you decide to do anything, see your physician if you have not already done so. There are other disease proceses that may mimic peripheral artery occlusive disease. If it is arterial disease he will be able to better answer your questions, after a good examination. If it is warranted, (after more involved tests) referal to a vascular surgeon might be necessary. Good luck.\n\nhttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4692
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Go to a medical supply store and buy some support stockings...NOT the kind you can buy elsewhere; these go up to your knees, actually they are called "Compression Stockings". Wear them at all times, especially when you are up and about.  If you want take them off in bed, make sure to keep your feet elevated above your heart (pillows under your knees).  I had to wear these for severe swelling thatlasted months.  Also, forgot to mention, you should see a doctor to have a test done to rule out your having a blood clot FIRST !!  That is a #1 symptom of a blood clot in your leg(s).  The stockings are called "Compression Stockings", and mine cost around $50....wear them at all times when up and about.  When in bed, make sure to elevate your feet above heart level (pillows under your Knees).\n\nIf you have insurance, get your doctor to write a script for the Compression stockings, and insurance will pay, providing he puts a diagnosis!\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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I used to know someone who had her lung removed. We were in the same high impact exercise class and she had great aerobic capacity and always was able to do more than I was. She is still doing well.