Very simple solution to a VERY common side effect from Tx
Drink 4-6 oz of tonic water before bed.
Works every time!
Take care
~Kim
I was on Sovaldi, Ledipasvir and riba for almost 6 months.
i became somewhat anemic and had my riba cut to 600mg daily.
I developed neuropathy and it became severe enough that I stopped all drugs.
I still have some neuropathy, it seems to be decreasing in small amounts.
When i was examined my a neurologist the noticed that I was having involuntary spasms, twitches in my feet and legs.
Of course the doctor denied there was a connection to treatment; the neurologist was far less certain of that and allowed that it may have been TX related.
willy
Congratulations on finishing tx. I did not treat with same medication you did but I had many muscle cramps after tx. I agree with above that water is the best, also electrolytes can help as well.
When I got really desperate I tried for more calcium, magnesium, potassium to help me out.
I do think water is very important. The tx I was on really dehydrated me.
Again, congrats! Great job
Dee
B: I was just going to suggest that you keep your hydration levels up - I really think that, not just with hep c, but in general, lack of sufficient water causes - or certainly contributes to cramping. I speak from experience on this - had cramping legs for years, tonic water (w/that tiny amount of quinine made the difference). However, your Pharmacist beat me to the punch.
Since I have been hydrating per quidelines on this Forum I have had only one episode and I think I got too much that day (more than 160 oz) so had to drink a few ounces of electralyte fluid. That seems to take care of the problem.
As I said above, I am speaking from personal,experience and observation- I am not a medical person and have not clinically studied the problem, but, hey, water can't hurt at this point.
Congratulations on completing treatment and praying for SVR. Pat