Restless Leg Syndrome?

Question

How do I know if I have RLS?

Answer 1

I have RLS it"s a terrible feeling in your legs when your trying to sit or when you lay down. my systems are heaviness in your legs, tingling, creepy crawling feeling. like you can't stop moving them. aspirin helps . I also will lay flat on my bed and stretch my legs. like say someone was standing at the foot of your bed and pulling your legs and feet towards them. stretch your body like you were being pulled apart. just your legs though. not the whole body. flex your feet downward while you are stretching do this several times and you should find that it really will give you some relief.
I hope that I have answered your question. and that you get relief.

Answer 2

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.

Treatment of restless leg syndrome is first directed toward any underlying illness, if known. For example, a search for iron deficiency by blood testing to reveal underlying iron deficiency anemia. Reduction or elimination of caffeine and alcohol can be very helpful. Stopping smoking can also diminish symptoms. Getting better sleep and exercise can help some persons affected by restless legs.

Medications used to treat restless leg syndrome include carbidopa-levodopa, opioids (such as propoxyphene) or tramadol (Ultram) for intermittent symptoms, carbamazepine, clonazepam, diazepam, triazolam, temazepam, baclofen, bromocriptine, and clonidine. Also, recently, gabapentin (Neurontin) has been found helpful. The FDA has now approved ropinirole (Requip) for the treatment of restless leg syndrome. Other treatments that have been helpful for some patients include avoiding caffeine, warm/cold baths, electric nerve stimulation, oral magnesium, and acupuncture.

after reading the symptoms if you think you have this see a doctor of rheumatology. They will be able to diagnose you.

Answer 3

It feels like something crawling and creeping inside your legs.

A Yahoo search for "restless legs syndrome" + symptoms will tell you much more

Answer 4

A home remedy that is surprisingly effective is to place a bar of soap under the sheets near you legs. For some unknown medical reason, this seems to work far more often than not.

Answer 5

if you can't go to sleep and you feel your legs are restless. If you get up at night and walk around because of it, then you probably have it.

Answer 6

it sucks, when your lying in bed trying to sleep and you notice your legs are moving or your feet are going. this is an sub consious thing that your body does and it keeps you awake.

Answer 7

your legs feel like they want to keep moving, they can feel like there is things crawling inside. alot of annoying but not really pain full sensations. it can be very unpleasant and irritating

Answer 8

You will have an urge to move your legs or body.

Answer 9

is that during your sleep? ask someone to watch you--wait that's too creepy. videotape yourself sleeping. is that too creepy? i dont know

Answer 10

haaaa haaaa r u serious u will never stop moving ur legs (maby ull stop for short pioreds of time)