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My Mother has terribly painful cramps in her calves during hard tremors. Benedryl has given her some relief and is relatively safe. Walking seems to help some, too. Sharon Starr, Daughter and CG for Rae 75/50/45 (age now/age dx/age first symptoms) Florence, AZ [log in to unmask] ******************************************* >Have just become a member and am overwhelmed with mail. I find it all so >important to read I haven't been able to ask questions. I'm a caregiver and >two immediate helps I need are: > > l. My husband has severe cramps in his legs - thighs & calf. Dr. hesitant to >prescribe pain medication as not familiar with this. Pain is severe in off >time. Does anyone else experience this? Any recommendations? > > 2. We are on our third doctor and none have seen the severe shaking that >occurs at the end of the day when the pills are what I call "worn off". The >tremor is severe for about an hour, preceeded by "correa". Then the tremor >stops, but he is rigid--off time. Anyone have an experience with this? > >Thanks for your input. >Joan >