I have RLS(restless leg syndrome) Has anyone out there tried requip or anything else that works?

Answer 1

I found an herbal supplement called LegCalm that is awesome

Answer 2

I take Mirapex and it works well. I know an elderly lady who just takes a sleeping pill (Ambien); she says her doctor said that helps with RLS too. I have not read anything about Ambien and RLS but it works for her. There are several web sites for "natural remedies" for RLS. I have not tried any of those.

By the way, I have not read about this anywhere, but I was taking Elavil, which is an antidepressant. I was taking it as a migraine preventative and as soon as I stopped taking Elavil, the RLS greatly improved. I now only take the Mirapex when it bothers me instead of every night.

I know it is probably driving you crazy. It did me. It made it impossible to sleep. Try something with the least side effects and hopefully it will help. Don't give up, there is something out there that will help you.

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

What is restless leg syndrome?

Restless leg syndrome is a common cause of painful legs. The leg pain of restless leg syndrome typically eases with motion of the legs and becomes more noticeable at rest. Restless leg syndrome also features worsening of symptoms during the early evening or later at night. The characteristic nighttime worsening of symptoms in persons with restless legs syndrome frequency leads to insomnia.

Restless leg syndrome usually begins slowly. Over time, the legs become more affected. Less frequently, restless leg syndrome can affect the arms.

What causes restless leg syndrome?

The cause of restless leg syndrome is unknown in most patients. However, restless leg syndrome has been associated with pregnancy, obesity, smoking, iron deficiency and anemia, nerve disease, polyneuropathy (which can be associated with hypothyroidism, heavy metal toxicity, toxins, and many other conditions), other hormone disease, such as diabetes, and kidney failure (which can be associated with vitamin and mineral deficiency). Some drugs and medications have been associated with restless leg syndrome including caffeine, alcohol, H2-histamine blockers (such as Zantac and Tagamet) and certain antidepressants (such as Elavil).

Occasionally, restless legs run in families. Recent studies have shown that restless leg syndrome appears to become more common with age.

Answer 4

Apparently a Calcium/Magnesium supplement will help.

Answer 5

My partner has it, I put my leg over his to hold them from kicking during the night.