Ladies - anybody get severe restless legs? Is there any help out there?

Question

I am being driven mad by this condition, and as a result cannot sleep. Any advice?

Answer 1

Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome
When symptoms disturb sleep so much that fatigue affects overall health and interferes with normal daily activities, patients can be treated with anti-parkinsonian drugs that contain dopamine (such as L-dopa) or opiates (pain medications derived from opium). If these fail, anti-anxiety medications and benzodiazepines can sometimes be added to the regimen. However, there are side effects, such as the possibility of addiction, nausea, mood changes, and muscle spasms, associated these drugs.

Vitamin and mineral supplementation is usually not effective, despite the fact that RLS is sometimes associated with vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Some patients get temporary relief with home remedies (such as massage and hot wraps), possibly because these therapies increase blood flow to the legs or distract patients from their underlying discomfort. Ironically, over-the-counter sleep medications may worsen symptoms and should not be used.

Answer 2

I have RLS too and it's driving me nuts! It doesn't effect my sleep much, but it's very bad when I sit. After a few minutes I can't help but constantly move my leg. I don't mind it much myself but I know that it irritates people around me (understandably) so I try to not do it but it's hard not to and the discomfort tenfolds for every minute I try to sit still. I don't feel good all day at work because of this. :(

I don't think I have much useful advice for you though. I don't really know what to do about this myself. Have you tried medication? I guess that's the only thing that will help you sleep. Stretching, moving and yoga can help relief the symptoms for a while but I guess that's not much of a solution for the sleeping problem.

I hope you find a way to get some sleep. Good luck!

Answer 3

after trying lots of different tablets, I went to see a specialist who put me on Mirapexin Pramipexole 0.088mg. 2 at night.






























I have always suffered with this condition and was put on Quinine Sulphate but was not very good. The spasm then reached my arms. I went to see a specialist who put me on Mirapexin pramipexole 0.088mg. I am vertually pain free. Hope this will help you.

Answer 4

I had this for 30 years I was advised to take celance that I asked my doctor for it worked and am now off it and havnt had even a twinge since [e-mail]
Gwen W

Answer 5

There is a new medication on the market specifically for that condition. I don't recall the name, but it is adveritsed alot. Ask your doctor. I am sure you can get it.

Answer 6

I find stamping around the kitchen helps. I blame it on being hyper, (that and the fact that I'm a true born fidgeter).

Answer 7

i suffer with it its called chronic fatigue syndrome my doc give me sleeping pills very mild ones just for a week to get my body back in the habit of sleeping go visit your doc good luck with it and remember you are not alone

Answer 8

You need to get Chelated Calcium Magnesium & Zinc tablets from a heath shop. (they are all in one) They work for me.

Answer 9

My hubby has it. There is a new drug on the market called "requip". His is not bothersome enough to take medication for it.

Answer 10

Your doctor can prescribe medication.....I have been stretching my legs more often and it seems to be working. I stretch them before traveling, going to the theater, and before going to bed.