I say home remedies because the new prescription drug for it is incompatible with another medication I take.
I'm going crazy, my RLS is so bad; many nights I can't sleep until 4 or 5 a.m.
2006-08-14 16:37:59 · 14 answers · asked by silvercomet 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I suffer from RLS as well and unfortunately no "home remedies" have helped me with much success. What I would suggest is a nice warm bath after some moderate exercise (leg lifts, treadmill, etc). I am not sure what medication you were prescribed, but I went through quite a few before eventually doing some research myself and telling my doctor what to put me on. I currently take Mirapex .25 mg 2 capsules every night about 1-2 hours before bedtime. Mirapex has allowed me to finally get to sleep and decreased my symptoms of RLS about 95%. Good luck to you!
2006-08-14 16:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by StormScorch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
restless leg syndrome is a lousy thing to have, while lots of so call cures out there, the best single thing i found to do is to put a pillow between my upper thighs,laying on my side. as far as doctors go, only relief i have found has been with a chropractor. thats all i got , hope it helps
2006-08-14 16:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother has had restless leg for years, and she swears by Folic Acid (a type of vitamin).
Here is an article linking restless leg to folate defficiencies:
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/100.cfm
Good luck!
2006-08-14 16:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by biogirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to talk to your doctor about cymbalta. Its for neuropathy or nerve damage, but is also FDA approved for depression and they have had many sucesses with Restless Leg syndrome.
2006-08-14 16:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by circusdejojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink about 4 oz of tonic water before going to bed. This was recommended by a doctor for my friend.
2006-08-14 16:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a home remedy but, LEGATRIN from WALMart worked for me
2006-08-14 19:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink cocoa, and cut out the caffeine after 6pm. I don't go to bed till I'm nodding off; that associates bed with sleep.
2006-08-14 16:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by Put_ya_mitts_up 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rls will drive a person crazy.i tried everything.finally my dr put me on mirapex .05 mil then increased to 1 mil i can finally sleep.don't know if you can take this or not but it sure has changed my life. good luck
2006-08-14 17:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should get a sleep test. It could be something else more serious causing the RLS.
2006-08-14 16:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you are thinking too much. Have a glass of wine and go to bed.
2006-08-14 16:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by bables10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋