Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hi all, I've had RLS for several years. Over the last year, I've found that I have to switch back and forth between Mirapex and Requip. I ramp up each one up slowly (over 4-5 weeks). Once I'm at 1 mg for a couple of weeks, the augmentation sets in. Then I switch to the other, and slowly ramp it up. ...

I also like to massage my legs very hard, to the point of the occasional light bruise. Sounds nasty, but feels great! I also stretch to the point of charlie horse, then stop right before.

I've tried it; it's no worse or better than the others, in terms of RLS. Helped my anxiety and depression, though, it was great for that.

I've fought with RLS for 9 years now. I recently bought a Sleeptracker watch and I can't say enough good things about it! It works by measuring number of "almost awake" moments during the night, and computes average minutes in between these episodes. You keep track of these as well as other behavior...