Restless Legs

[Misty P]

hey folks..
please help. i cant sleep as my legs feel ALIVE!!!
i reckon i could give Michael Flately a run for his money with a bit of Riverdance!!
how can i stop this???

[Ice.Maiden]

read this. It tells you what the cymptoms are, what causes it, and the best ways to deal with it.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/restless_le gs/detail_restless_legs.htm

[Misty P]

Thanks VERY much Ice.Maiden- I wasn't sure if anyone else would be awake to answer!!
link u sent makes good reading. thanx.

[beso]

My son-in-law has restless legs and Magnesium Citrate works wonders.

[jen78]

I tried tonic water but can't stand the stuff so tend to rub voltarol into mine and keep them cool - have a dehumidifier which cools them down nicely.

Might give the magnesium citrate a try if I can take it with my other meds.

[Bathsheba]

Tee heeing at Misty!! Michael Flately- that's exactly what i say about my legs- they leap into action just as i'm about to drift off! x

[danchip]

i used to suffer from this thank god it went away on its own as i was driving all my friends famile and work colleagues mad with it

[filibuster]

Try putting some Arnica Gel onto your legs and feet before you go to bed. Don't rub it in as it will be absorbed through the skin and I'm sure you will get instant relief.

[Tups]

I've suffered from this for about 30 years! Although it still happens, I do find it's not so bad if I put a pillow under the mattress by my feet. Also, wearing a surgical elastic stocking helps tremendously (although I don't often do this as it's not very sexy!) Having a heavyish weight on it relieves it so if you have a partner, get him to put his legs across yours and hope you fall asleep before he needs to turn over.

[momac]

Half an aspirin before going to bed always works for me,but make sure you don't take it on an empty stomach.

[jill53]

Hi misty p , i have suffered from R L S all my life and nothing has ever worked untill i moved and saw a new doctor who gave me ROPINIROLE , i take two at night and when im going on a long journey or to the pictures as mine play up at any time and can be embarrassing . good luck

[Misty P]

Thanks Very Much to you all. Its nice to know I'm not the only one!!
A quick update: touch wood its not been as bad these past few nights. After reading the article forwarded by ice.maiden, I cut out my evening glass of red wine as I think that may have contributed. I will take on board all of your suggestions & wish all other sufferers luck with their own Michael Flatley legs!!