Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Yup, I do have rather heavy periods. Better than they used to be, when I really was anemic, but still heavy. I just need to eat steak and spinach everyday, lol.

Thanks again for everyones answers!

Thanks everyone. I will definitely get my blood work done. We've had a series of family health issues, while trying to sell our house--I've just pushed it to the back burner. But realizing it's effecting other parts of my body has certainly gotten my attention. I have pretty good sleep hygiene and a...

It's been a while. Last check, ferritin was 90+ but hemoglobin was barely above normal (12 I think). Might be good to get those levels checked again--I've pretty much just been ignoring the issue (I mean, while stretching flexing, and wiggling of course, lol).

It sounds like it's likely RLS...it's so similar to the way you described...and so similar to the feelings in my legs. And yes, arms and hands--stretching helps best. Freaks me out a little. I'm 34 and symptoms are just slowly getting worse all the time. More PLM's at night (or RLS feelings so stron...

Hi! It's been a long time since I was on the board. I just have a quick question. Over the last year or so I've notice Il'l get urges to stretch/flex my muscles--mostly arms and hands, but sometimes other parts of my body. And not just a cozy stretch...but I'll need to stretch/flex really hard for a...

Interesting. Thanks for the info. My sleep breathing? score was a 2...they said 5 was needed to diagnose apnea. And I do have WED/RLS, so I guess I'll just focus on treating the WED and maybe look at other causes of PLM's to see if any of those match. Want to avoid meds if I can...

Had a sleep study and they said I had about 24 leg movements per hour that significantly effected my sleep. I have WED too, but it's not as bad now that my iron is up. I'm wondering if the things on this board that help WED symptoms will also help PLMD. Does anyone have experience with helping PLMD ...

My sleep study showed I just have some minor airway restriction, but not full sleep apnea, but last night I tried a cpap for the first time. Gonna take some getting used to for sure. Not sure if it will help since my bigger problem was definitely leg movements... oh my, just noticed you asked that l...

Just wanted to follow-up in case anyone ever searched for tingling and gets this post. I finally did a sleep study and discovered, in addition to limb movements, I have very mild apnea. When I mentioned my reaction to the meds she said it sounds like they were worsening my sleep apnea considerably (...

Thanks! We're doing a nerve conductivity test next week...that'll be a start.

Thanks!

Yes, that is certainly something to hope for! I started with .125 mg...probably should have cut it in half. Took a hydrocodone last night. Hydro/Acetaminophen 5-325 MG. I cut it in half. Still had the issue with my feet, legs, hands, and face going numb and my heart racing/pounding...and of course w...

Posted a response on that other topic...but I'll definitely try a lower dose when I return to the dopamine drugs. Thanks for the advice!

Yeah, it's not fun for sure, but good to know others have gone through it and survived . I'm going to try to do some more non-pharma. stuff and see if I can only use meds intermittently. I asked for opioids first, b/c I've taken then before and know they don't bother me (though I don't know if they'...

Thanks, I'll take a look at that. We'll try another drug soon...still surprised by how strongly I reacted that that drug last night. For now, back to my usual nights. Funny, they seem so much better now that I've had a few run-ins with drug side-effects. I seem to be very sensitive to medicine...