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by dlsfipps
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:07 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Does smokeing marijuana help??
Replies: 17
Views: 12568

Don't want to be a pharmaceutical lab rat

I've been dealing with hereditary RLS for over 20 years. It was only a few years ago that I discovered that the jumpy leg thing (that only happened at night) actually had a name. I don't want to use pharmaceuticals because I fear the long term effects could be worse than what I am dealing with. I ha...
by dlsfipps
Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:01 am
Forum: Special Populations: Pediatric, Pregnancy, Secondary, etc.
Topic: New here: RLS while pg, suggestions?
Replies: 9
Views: 11196

I've always had it. Though I don't think it is nearly as bad as most of the regulars on this site. I have small episodes daily, driving home from work (1+ hour drive time). I only have the bad episodes once or twice a month. My mom, grandmom and sister also suffer. Hope the gel works.
Good luck.
by dlsfipps
Sun Feb 20, 2005 2:14 pm
Forum: Special Populations: Pediatric, Pregnancy, Secondary, etc.
Topic: New here: RLS while pg, suggestions?
Replies: 9
Views: 11196

Hey Tanvarine, My RLS was intolerable with my 1st child (18 yrs ago). This is when I thought I was just crazy. No such thing as RLS, and certainly not going to tell a doctor about it for fear of being told I was crazy. My relief was a jacuzzi. Not the whole body, just feet and legs (up to mid-thigh)...
by dlsfipps
Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:56 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: New to the list
Replies: 11
Views: 5358

New to this list

Hi everyone, I am new to this list and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Diana and I am 41 years old. I have had RLS for appx. 18 years. I have not been diagnosed with RLS and have never been to or discussed the subject with any doctor. I thought it was just me and my mom and thought mayb...