What is the cure for Restless Legs?

[katiedaly]

Can someone please tell me what's the cure for Restless Legs? I've has this condition for years now, but it has gotten worse in the past year and recently has been unbearable. I've been to a doctor and have been tested for lack of Iron and Magnesium etc etc, but the tests have come back normal.Can anyone adviseme on what I can do or what I can eat to help cure this condition??? Cheers KatieDaly

[Brightstar0793]

Hi there,

I got restless legs when my Quetiapine went up and i was given Procycladin and it really helped.  I had the same problem many years ago and took Procycladin then too.

They havent gone away completely but are definitely better :)

[sleepsound]

hi I have rls have had it since childhood and am now 49, i have low ferritin level around 5 I take iron to increase this..but can only take it for so long and then i get ill.

I also take codeine 30mg if it is realy bad....my rls is excruciating pain...this does help.


at the moment I am getting accupuncture on the nhs ....it is deffinately helping...i get it when i need it which is brill.

there are meds for rls on the uk they have licensed some parkinsons drugs...but people tend to augment , get worse, after a period of time on them.

a good web site is www.rls.org you get loads of info , its a forum so you can ask questions etc

good luck and i hope you get some relief from this hellish condition

sleepsound xxx

[KatEyes]

Did your iron tests include a ferritin level to check storage iron? And if so, where did your result fall in the range of normal? A ferritin level can be in the normal range, but if it is in the lower end of that range, it may not be sufficient for those prone to these types of disorders.

I read a study that said intensive exercise can reduce symptoms. I don't know what defines intensive. Some say taking magnesium and calcium helps. As far as meds, dopamine agonists are sometimes prescribed. If you find it necessary to go that route, start at a low dose and stay at each level a while and give it a chance to work before increasing the dose.  Be aware of potential side effects, especially at higher doses. Based on my experience, it can be a good idea to have someone close to you know that these meds can cause addictive behaviors so they can watch for signs of trouble, as by that point, you might not be able to be objective.

I'm not trying to scare you off from taking the meds. I take them, because I would never sleep without them. Just wish someone had warned me up front.