Those with Restless Legs Syndrome-do you kick throughout the night or just before falling asleep?

Answer 1

My husband has it, and he kicks really badly before falling asleep, meaning that's when his legs move in the widest arc, as in complete side to side motion.

He also does it while asleep, but it's a different sort of motion. Unfortunately, it's still enough to shake the bed and wake up me and the dog. The dog doesn't care much, but I do.

The doc gave him Requip, which is the medication for RLS, and he cannot take it. It makes him (Oh, the irony!) restless during the day. He feels itchy and crawly and cannot concentrate. They tried fooling with the dosage, but a dose big enough to make him stop the moving around at night is enough to cause the problems during the day, so no luck.

If you think you have it, talk to your doctor about it. There are also some other things it could be, so it's best to consult with a pro.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Both. This is common with diabetics due to peripheral neuropathy or poor peripheral blood circulation.

What causes restless leg syndrome?

The cause of restless leg syndrome is unknown in most patients. However, restless leg syndrome has been associated with pregnancy, obesity, smoking, iron deficiency and anemia, nerve disease, polyneuropathy (which can be associated with hypothyroidism, heavy metal toxicity, toxins, and many other conditions), other hormone disease, such as diabetes, and kidney failure (which can be associated with vitamin and mineral deficiency like potassium or calcium; iron and magnesium.) Some drugs and medications have been associated with restless leg syndrome including caffeine, alcohol, H2-histamine blockers (such as Zantac and Tagamet), and certain antidepressants (such as Elavil

Can other conditions mimic restless leg syndrome?

There are many conditions which can mimic restless leg syndrome including muscle diseases, joint conditions, nerve problems, and circulation difficulties

Answer 3

Mine usually begins before falling asleep. If it's not too bad, I can fall asleep and it will fade away. But sometimes it starts when I'm drifting off and continues throughout the night and interrupts my sleep terribly.
Thankfully, now when I begin feeling the weird sensations at bedtime, I pop a Requip tablet and within 45 minutes, it's gone.

Answer 4

I believe restless leg syndrome refers to kicking in your sleep. I don't think it refers to before sleeping.
If you know someone who has it I suggest putting a pillow by their feet or something, its hard to sleep when they keep hitting ya.

Answer 5

U usually dont kick, your legs feel like the are moving all thru the night, my husband has this and he feels like they are in continous motion and he moves them constantly in his sleep and when he is trying to get comfortable. He is on meds for this but sometimes he is so restless it is hard for him to get a good nite sleep. but he says the motion is constant and he always feels like he needs to get up and move around to make the feeling stop. take care and thanks for answering my question too...

Answer 6

The biggest one is just as im dozing off (not the first time ive landed on the floor) and knocked myself out.After that they are average.

Answer 7

Yes, check your calcium and magnesium.