Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hi to the ladies, Ok, so my legs are mostly under control these days (thanks to the massive amounts of iron I was prescribed), but they're still pretty bad when I'm PMS. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with oral contraceptives making a difference in their restless legs? I've never b...

Ok Ladies,
Do any of you notice your symptoms being worse when you are menstruating? I sure do, as well as the days following. Super annoying! Any suggestions for that?

Hi folks, I've been doing pretty good with the legs since I last posted. I think the iron supplements have been helping. However, the last couple nights have been bad again, and I was wondering if you notice a connection between caffeine consumption and rls? I'm trying to finish my dissertation and ...

My doctor told me not to take naps during the day. However, I have always LOVED naps, and find that my legs usually don't bother me if I take a daytime nap. With my nights as miserable as they are, I feel like catching up on some sleep can't be that bad of a thing, but I definitely don't want to be ...

Thanks for your responses everyone. BethF: It so nice to know that other people can relate to my struggles! I am taking ferrous gluconate, and am increasing the dose weekly for three weeks if I can tolerate it. My ferritin is only 10, so hopefully this will bring it up and make a difference in my sy...

Hello to everyone, I'm so glad to have found this discussion board! I am so discouraged and frustrated by the lack of sleep, I'm happy to find I'm not as alone as I feel. I'm 24, a graduate student, and have recently been diagnosed with "severe" primary RLS. I've had restless legs my whole...