Feels like weird rippling sensations between my calf and ankle on both legs, .. very odd.
2006-11-24 23:45:13 · 10 answers · asked by gorgeousfluffpot 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's not that odd and more common than you think.
First, consult with your doctor to see if there are any medical conditions that this could be a side effect of.
In the meantime, potassium is your friend, particularly if you restless legs ever manifest cramps or 'charlie horses'. The quickest way to get potassium into your system is drink a large glass of orange juice, it almost is immediately absorbed due to the liquid form, with bananas taking second place. Taking potassium and calcium supplements regularly will also lessen the occasions, but if it starts up, hit the orange juice as soon as possible.
They also are recent medications for restless leg syndrome, both over the counter and by prescription.
Until you sort everything out with your doctor and/or find that drinking OJ, eating potassium rich foods, and taking supplements don't work, I wouldn't go straight for the medication.
Stretching and walking around also help if you're suddenly hit with an attack. Hit the OJ, walk around the house a bit, do light leg stretches (and other body parts too as sometimes the 'restless' part can hit other parts of your body).
2006-11-25 00:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My hubby and that i the two have that. no longer relaxing. Our legs bounce all night. i'm going to be going to the sleep health center my hubby went to. As for the meds he exchange into on the 1st exchange into Rivotril that's certainly used for Alzheimer's sufferers. It controls a similar portion of the techniques that has effects on under pressure leg syndrome. he's now taking Nitrazadon that's working properly, whilst he recollects to take it. xo
2016-10-04 08:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by blumenkrantz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RLS can be treated with a number of medicaitons. Often, it is related to iron deficiency. You doctor can do blood tests to determine if you have iron deficiency and if so, would then put you on iron supplementation. Until then, you could take a multivitamin with iron but this would not be enough to fully replete your iron. A number of other symptomatic treatments are available, including certain medications called dopamine agonists (Mirapex, Requip), as well as benzodiazepines (Klonopin, but these can be addictive). A number of things often exacerbate RLS, such as certain medicines (nausea meds-Phenergen/promethazine, others), and alcohol.
2006-11-24 23:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by hlMD 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Use a benzodiazipine like Clonapin, Valium or Ambian.
2006-11-24 23:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Lightbringer 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
try dosing yourself with Valium or whatever the latest remedy from the drug companies. Then all you have to do is deal with the side effects.
Honest answer - Try various exercises before you go to bed. Experiment to find the best one.
2006-11-24 23:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk about it to your doctor. There are medications you can take for it. I got really sick to my stomach from the new meds so my doctor has me on Klonopin for it. It helps to reduce the creepy crawly sensations, and helps you get a good nights rest.
2006-11-24 23:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by momofericha 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I had that a long time. Started taking vitamins and it disappeared.
2006-11-24 23:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by redacatfish 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have an elephant sit on your legs.
2006-11-24 23:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by Frank A 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
TONIC WATER WORK'S
2006-11-24 23:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by **ZARA** 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try cutting em off that should solve da problem thats what i dun
2006-11-24 23:48:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋