I always have a hard time falling alseep! Part of it is because I have RLS (restless leg syndrome) which may sound silly, but it actaully does exist. It makes me feel like I constatly need to be moving my legs. Anyways- if you have RLS, how do you help it... or if you don't ,what helps you relax and fall asleep at night????
2006-06-21 11:45:58 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well you need to see your doctor, and explain your problem. Also look in the stores and see if they have some type of night tea or something, that helps me. Also you can listen to your favorite music while you are sleeping. Just try to wear off your energy during the day, but don't get to exhausted
2006-06-21 11:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by It's my life 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I flew to Argentina earlier this year (13 hour flight) and I was trying to fall asleep and I got RLS. It was so frustrating, so I know how you feel. I'm not sure what I did to make it stop, but somehow I fell asleep.
Anyways, the same happens to me sometimes. I'm tired and I really would like to go to sleep, but I just can't fall asleep - not because of RLS, but just...for no reason, it seems.
So sometimes I try:
-counting each breath I take (similar to counting sheep)
-slowly resting each part of my body (relaxing starting at the feet, the slowly moving up, sounds lame, I know)
-reading to make me tired
These don't always work, I know there are times when they don't work for me
Make sure you aren't drinking too much coffee during the day and that you don't drink it too late at night. Also, don't do anything that builds you up too much before you go to sleep, such as playing games or working out.
If those things I mentionded earlier don't help, I would recommend going to a sleep pathologist, maybe they can help you!
Good luck!
edit: When I started writing this answer there was only 1 answer posted, after I finished there were 25!
2006-06-21 18:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should review your lifestyle and see what changes could be made to reduce or eliminate their RLS symptoms. These include:
1. Finding the right level of exercise (too much worsens it, too little may trigger it)
2. Eliminating caffeine, smoking, and alcohol
3. Changing the diet to eliminate foods that trigger RLS (different for each person, but may include eliminating sugar, triglycerides, gluten, sugar substitutes, following a low-fat diet, etc.)
4. Keeping good sleep hygiene
5. Treating conditions that may cause secondary RLS
6. Avoiding or stopping OTC or prescription drugs that trigger RLS
7. Adding supplements such as magnesium, B-12, folate, vitamin E, and calcium. Some of these changes, such as diet and adding supplements are based on anecdotal evidence from RLS sufferers, as few studies have been done on these alternatives.
I hope this information help you to fall asleep easily :)
2006-06-21 18:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by badz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try NEURONTIN. I also have Restless Leg Syndrome so I know how you feel. Talk to your DR there may also be an underlying condition that causes this. Mine is caused by a condition called Fybromyalgia. I take 1800 mgs of Neurontin a night and trust me it will knock you out.
2006-06-30 02:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by allurfantasies2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not sure but I think I might have it too. What I do is exercise during the day so when night time comes I sleep like a baby. Tell me if it works for you. My email address is kettiacharles@yahoo.com
2006-06-21 18:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Hot KC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are prescription meds specifically for RLS. Ask your doctor about them. Best wishes.
2006-06-21 18:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a couple Tylenol PM...once it kicks in you won't worry about moving your legs. I have trouble sleeping too...I like to shake my leg rythymicly and it helps me fall asleep...kinda like someone is rocking me. Does that make sense?
2006-06-21 18:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by blackjadedmoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm on depression medication called Trazodone, which is also used as a sleep aid- if a docter ever recomends them say no! They give me and all the people I know who take it vivid nightmares that stay with you for days.
2006-06-21 18:50:00 · answer #8 · answered by Holly the Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the tame stuff first, Then get some Ambien if you need it. That stuff knocks me out in 30 minutes usually. Its very addictive and you can't take it with beer though.
2006-06-21 18:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a prescription medication to address RLS. go seek a physician for comprehensive check-up and get the medication you need.
2006-07-01 12:35:00 · answer #10 · answered by sami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋