Has ne1 tried the exercise shock pads 2 try and relieve the aching pain,rather than gettin up and walkin round.This is putting alot of pressure on my r/ship as my b/friend is wakin coz of my fidgeting or not being in bed,i'm at my wits end and i need 2 try something.My dr prescribes me amitryptiline but it is wearing off.CAN NE1 HELP ME PLZ
2006-10-12 21:26:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I have the same problem. Plus cramping in my feet and legs. Since I've been taking an extra tab of zinc, magnesium and calcium,(besides my regular vitamins and herbs) it's like a miracle and I don't have restless legs nor cramps. No need to go to a dr for that.
I've taken amitryptiline and all it did was make me angry all the time. If you need anti-depressants, ask your dr. for a newer one, like Effexor. Or maybe an anti-anxiety med. Good luck hon!
2006-10-13 01:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by CJ. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have got to say that the answers I have read are a bit distressing to me. I have had RLS for about 10 years and am seeing a sleep specialist for it, I have a sleep study scheduled for next month. I was hoping that I could find a treatment that would make the RLS go completely away but it seems like it will be a life long battle to sleep (by the answers I have read here.) I am going to try and see if acupuncture will help. The drugs that I have been prescribed seem to work for a while until I build up a resistance to them and then have to switch to a different one. The last one was Mirapex but I had very severe side effects and had to stop taking it and return to the Requip and Gabapenten that I was taking. Hot baths do help, also if you have a particularly physical day it seems worse. I also have it in my arms and legs. The most upsetting thing to me is that if you tell someone that you have RLS they look at you like you are from a different planet, ( like oh big deal) The public needs to realize what a debilitating disorder this can be. If anyone has had any experience with acupuncture being effective for RLS please respond to this question . Good luck with this.
2016-05-21 22:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We thought my husband had restless leg syndrome( but it turned out to be sleep Apnea ) it was dreadful he fidgeted all night long..we had to attend a sleep clinic at least once a month there were several others there that did have R/L and the Clinic were helping them...ask to be referred to a sleep clinic..they should be able to help..good luck I no my husbands condition put a terrific strain on our relationship..
2006-10-12 21:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can try exercising more maybe jog in place.I am sorry to say that though I have heard of it I have never known anyone who has had it. You can go to another doctor or ask about some other medication instead of the one he prescribed.
2006-10-13 14:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sophie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i may have this, and it may sound wierd, but usually i do several things to fall asleep.
1. wiggle my toes, or shake my foot
2. rub my feet over each other, back and forth
3. if all else fails, i actually beat the crap out of my leg, till i get it numb, (i use the padding from my closed fist, sometimes my knuckles, just depends) but only hard enough to where it is not like im hitting my leg to the point where each hit hurts. kind of soft, yet firm.
wierd, but works for me.
2006-10-12 21:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try picking up the latest version of First for Women magazine! They have a great article about this very thing.
2006-10-13 06:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by brandyrhi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-13 04:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by HOPE H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea. But try readjusting your diet maybe..?
My mom has RLS and she says the symptoms are worse when she eats sodium.
Try cutting out sodium--chips, processed foods, take out, pretzles, etc.--and see what happens.
2006-10-12 21:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You try INDIAN NONI which is a natural fruit extract and it will help you more than anything else. for details you can mail me at is_francis@yahoo.com
2006-10-13 01:33:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are newer drugs other than the amitriptilline you should ask your doc for those, don't let something curable lower your quality of life.
2006-10-12 21:42:07 · answer #10 · answered by cerahpasa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋