Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I've had RLS for years. At times I have pain running down the sides of my legs and terrific aching on the top of both feet. Tylenol/Codein helps the pain. Problem being, my regular MD says she's never heard of RLS causing pain. She's had me tested for other things but I know it's the RLS. I go to se...

I've had RLS for over 40 years. Called it 'jumpy legs' and took Robaxin (muscle relaxant) to control the periodic occurances for years. Seemed to work well. Discovered it actually had a name a couple years ago. People still give me strange looks when I say I have RLS. In past year or so it has gotte...

I too have had RLS for maybe 40 years. I called it 'jumpy legs' and my doctor put me on Robaxin way back then. It was sporatic and would come and go and Robaxin would keep it under control when it hit. Then about 9 months to a year ago it just went nuts. Robaxin didn't do the trick any more and I de...

My doctor perscribed Robaxin probably 40 years ago when I first told her about my 'jumpy legs' I take it when the legs get jumpy and it seems to do the trick. Also, for me, I find that if I keep my calcium level up with suppliments the 'jumpy legs' are much less of a problem and many nights don't st...