Restless legs

[cyanide]

Why does this happen and what can be done to stop it?It drives me mad some nights.

[Solarjunkie]

Try googling it - there is a Restless Legs organisation for one. I was listening to a radio programme yesterday and when they mentioned the syndrome they had more texts and emails that they had ever had before. Good luck.

[cyanide]

Thank you, i`ve found what i`m looking for.

[ilovemarkb]

I had this when i was pregnant and was told to drink lots of tonic water as this contains quinine which is soposed to help!!

[dilly0000]

My father is a long term sufferer of restless legs syndrome and i have developed it also in the last couple of years. There is some homeopathic remedies available from boots own range for the condition but i remember reading that there are 3 different types-some legs become restless as trying to sleep with tingling or burning sensation in calves. Other type causes you to wake with immense desire to continue moving feet/legs and the last one is mild twitching of the legs/feet, again with the desire to move them. Caffeine and alcohol are supposed to be contributing factors, as is over tiredness. Your gp may be able to help with medication also,but i found that finding what triggers it not that tricky and standing in cool water or keep feet out of bed covers helps alot.

[cyanide]

Thanks for that,i`ve put mine down to overtiredness as i don`t drink and my caffeine intake is minimal(i drink de-caff tea from lunchtime onwards),it doesn`t happen always but when it does i have to get out of bed and walk round the bedroom,that seems to stop it,it can be annoying though!

[dilly0000]

i know how annoying it is- I have on many occasions 'jokingly' asked my partner 2 chop my legs off. Never thought it poss to get so agitated with a part of one's own body!! can laugh a bit about it now but not so much at 3 in the morn after a long day!! good luck and hope ya find the extra sleep beneficial.

[cyanide]

Thanks dilly,you too.