Restless Leg Syndrome Community

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable, and sometimes overwhelming, urge to move them for relief. Discuss topics including causes, medical or alternative treatments and how to get more sleep while suffering from RLS.

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Ready to kill husband!

RubyWitch

I think my husband has RLS and it's driving ME crazy. It doesn't bother him at all.........he actually thinks I'm making it up that his l...

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Pregnant, on Celexa and now have horrible RLS

Rachel123456789

I’ve been on Celexa for years (20mg) and am now 4 weeks pregnant. I have suffered from RLS in the last very rarely but it always subsided...

1 answer

painful leg moving toes syndrome

puddin50

Has anyone ever heard of this? My toes began to move involuntary 16 months ago still moving! Im 51.type 2 diabetes about 30 pds over weig...

8 answers | 1 comment

There is a cause and cure for RLS

Markfan

Doctors don’t know the cause and cure of RLS; I have a hypothesis for the cause, and I have a simple and effective cure. First, the c...

5 answers | 1 comment

it is so simple

lemerovingian

I tried everything, nothing worked. No it's not alcohol or tobacco I don't do either. So one night I'm up again, reading because my legs...

Does this sound like Restless Legs Syndrome?

CBaz44

Hi, so I'll start by saying that both my mother and grandmother have Restless Legs Syndrome, and both got it around 40 or before. Im ...

Anyone tried low dose Naltrexone for RLS

Goldy7000

I would like to ask the group if anyone has tried Low Dose Naltrexone for Restless Leg Syndrome. I haven’t taken it myself as my RLS se...

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I'd like to know the concensus of this community as to RLS symptoms.

BOK2Bjan

I have had what I call RLS, off and on for years. I don't have periodic limb movement - sleep studies have confirmed. I have a need to te...

Anyone tried Restiffic RLS Foot Wrap?

Kateymax

I'd really like to know if anyone has had success with it before I drop over $300 on it. Please offer feedback - good or bad. Thanks!!

Can't sleep at night at all...

Django12345

Hello, this is my first posting here. I've been having pain / numbness in my legs for a couple of months now. It is a strange feeling ...

2 answers | 5 comments

RLS

NDH4078

Name foods that stop Restless Legs Syndrome

RLS

UpandDown1

I am not sure whats going on with me but I seem to have the symptoms of RLS. At night when sleeping I am awaken by extreme pain in my lef...

2 answers | 2 comments

Periodic limb movement disorder

Wits777

My 3 1/2 year old has just been diagnosised with PLMD, it's similar to RLS but different. RLS can be all day and when awake. PLMD is only...

Is there relief for long car rides?

CARCRAZYnat

Riding in the car for any length of time is torture, and if it is night time I might as well just knock myself out somehow so I can sleep...

How does RLS/PLMD affect You?

HooksTV

I'm wondering if anybody else out there is affected by RLS/PLMD in the same way I am. It's very specific. Only when I'm falling asleep,...

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RLS

SandyW2020

I've had RLS for 25 yrs I take Mirapex and Gabapentin nightly if I do not I get no sleep. Some nights I've had to take more of each pill...

relaxis

dale112233

comment: some medical sites describing RLS really don't do a good job of describing how bad it can be. Mine feels like there are rats...

Allergy to IVP dye and benydryl.

georgeanne7680

I am going to have a CT scan next week on my kidneys and there's a small chance I may need the CT scan with contrast dye. I had an aller...

schweppes tonic water quinine

grizwald

I read at WWW.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/10/11/is-quinine-in-tonic-water-safe/ there are 83 mg of quinine in 1 liter. My question is, if...

13 answers

Poor mom with RLS

jamie817

Hi all, I am new to this forum...I have used Medhelp in the past and have found it to be very supportive so here I am again. There is s...

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