Restless legs

Hi Folks, I wonder if any of you have experienced the following symptoms and have any solutions. I finished my radiotherapy mid Feb and do not need any more hormone injections. I am having great trouble getting to sleep at night, when I lie down flat my legs get really heavy / restless / slightly painful / tight and slightly swollen. I wake up after about two hours and have to walk about until the sensation eases. It is playing havoc with my sleep pattern, any advice? Many thanks, John. 

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  • I'm really pleased you don't need any more treatment golfer59 although I'm sorry about the side effects you've been experiencing, it sounds very challenging.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had to contend with this will offer their support and advice to you soon but our cancer nurses are just a phone call away if you'd like to have a chat with them about this. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    Do be sure to let your GP/medical team know as they may be able to help as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm really pleased you don't need any more treatment golfer59 although I'm sorry about the side effects you've been experiencing, it sounds very challenging.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had to contend with this will offer their support and advice to you soon but our cancer nurses are just a phone call away if you'd like to have a chat with them about this. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    Do be sure to let your GP/medical team know as they may be able to help as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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