restless leg syndrom?

Question

i have restless leg syndrom,i get it at least,5 times a week,i can tell if it will bother me at night by the way my legs feel during the day,its horrable,toss and turn,move, walk around, etc. i have taken REQUIP, for 1 mo. worked very well, but i no longer can afford them, no ins. lost job, anyone have any suggestions???????????????

i use salt, maybe to much, i have had this for 28 years,, before they even had a name for it.

Answer 1

I have it too. Not as often as you I think. I take 1 Gatorade a day because I have trouble maintaining my electrolyte levels and it also helps with the RLS.

Answer 2

Ask your doctor for something cheaper.

If they still perscribe it-Senimet or Carba dopa/ Leva dopa
I don't know the spellings. back here in a second-Im gonna check something..

Here is a websight-Maybe there are some links?
You can also Google in and find info..
http://www.restlesslegs.com/


Also try finding the number or email of the manufacterer. Many times they will give free perscritions to people who qualify. Good Luck-Wrap cold towels around your leggs

Answer 3

I get this too. My doc suggested I try taking a benedryl at night - sometimes this can help. There are also other medications that help RLS besides the new ones. Talk to your doc about a possible switch. The older drugs are less effective, but they still do help.

Answer 4

try club soda with Quine in it.....if you get Faygo brand in your area.... it's really really bitter though so i used to add lemon juice to it... you could also try to get on state insurance(medicaid) if you're not working...i feel for you i suffer from it also...

Answer 5

my hubby gets that too. add salt to your diet. he only gets it when he sweats alot or cuts salt from his diet....