2006-12-07 15:07:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
RLS is very annoying! It feels different ways to different people, but for me, it feels like there is something crawling inside my legs. I cannot sit still I have to move my legs. When I first developed it, I could get up and walk around some and it would stop for a while, now that doesn't help. Also, it has moved into my arms and now they have the same feelings as my legs. As far as knowing you have it, you would have to consult your Dr., but I'd say if you have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs then that's probably what it is. Good luck......
2006-12-07 15:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by GAgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Restless legs is characterized by an urge to move them and feeling very unpleasant if you don't.Usually night time is worst and wake you up and keep you "kicking". Daytime can also be symptomatic and walking-running make legs feel better.Not a pain just an unpleasant feeling that gets better with movement. Look up www.rls.org for more info.
All the best
mary a
2006-12-07 15:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by marya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it, and it's the most irritating thing ever. It's REALLY hard to describe. It's almost like a tingling in your legs. (Not like your legs fell asleep, though. it's DEEPER than that.) When you're lying down, you just have this strong urge to kick your legs and shake them to try to make the feeling go away. You just can't keep your legs still. Usually, you wind up needing to get up and walk around. Mine gets worse if I take some medications, like Nyquil, but sometimes actually feels better if I take something mild, like Tylenol.
2006-12-07 15:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It starts as soon as you're resting or going to bed. You cannot keep your legs still because of the dull pain. It's not like you have muscle ache where the muscle hurts and you know if you walked a lot or did some exercise. This pain is a never ending dull pain, you just have to move your legs.
2006-12-07 15:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a nose surgery about a month ago and had to take care of my nose without letting any liquid go inside it. While taking a shower, few times the water ran inside and I started to get pain along the bridge of my nose. I took Amoxicillin in order to get rid of the infection (Cellulitis).. I later figured out that my body is allergic to Amoxicillin and developed RLS usually during night times. I stopped taking Amoxicillin and RLS reduced immediately. I strongly suggest people to consider this!
2015-02-14 20:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Kailash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain and stiffness at night. a feeling like you're getting stuck with pins through-out your legs while trying to get to sleep. Can't keep still- a feeling like if they were moving they would be fine.
2006-12-07 15:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by answers4questions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend's father had this and didn't even know it until he participated in a sleep study. I guess you'll need someone in order to observe you while you sleep to see if your leg kicks around. I've heard that it can really prevent your ability to have a good night's rest.
2006-12-07 15:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by White2Grey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's when one or both of your legs jumps or twitches without your meaning it to. Melatonin at bedtime helps.
2006-12-07 15:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saw the Requip commercial? Just kidding. If you really think that its something you have you should see your Dr. Im sure that they have sites about the signs and symptoms.
2006-12-07 15:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by Topaz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.rls.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=178&srcid=-2
2006-12-07 15:09:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋