Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I think so many of us just do not have access to them! One of our members has one in his backyard and uses it ALL the time and finds it very helpful. Well, I went and looked at them after work today, now I understand why not many people have them. Man, those suckers are expensive! Of course the sto...

Hey guys, I've been lurking for awhile, I haven't posted much since my intro. My RLS continues to get worse, opiates seem to be the only thing that works, but I think my doctor is close to cutting me off due to all the focus on abuse right now. I've been on 20 MG hydrocodone for about 2 years. Recen...

Hi Simon, I'm new here as well, but I wanted to welcome you. When I had my sleep study a couple of years ago, they too wanted to fit me with a CPAP. I generally turn over at least 20-30 times before falling asleep. So I asked the nurse how that would work? All she could say was that the CPAP would h...

Third, iron is implicated in RLS - and it's very important to make sure you know your serum ferritin as well as your hemoglobin. Your hemoglobin is likely fine and your serum ferritin may be, but often it's low for us. If it below 100 (and ask your doctor for the actual value) iron may be very help...

Hey everyone, Bob here. I'm a 62 YO male with what is most likely hereditary RLS since my dad had it as well. I guess I've had it for 12 or more years. It started as an occasional urge to move feeling in my ankles and feet, and has progressed to a constant, very painful condition that is robbing me ...