Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I used to have MAJOR issues with addiction but the issues were my own worst enemy. I don't care anymore and i'm doing great! I used to worry and stay awake worrying (pardon the pun) and finally when i went off my meds one time the RLS/PLMD got tons worse never to return back the way it was, it had p...

I was quite suprised to learn(at our last RLS) meeting that kids get RLS.
I wonder if there is a environmental aspect to it.

Wt. gain and lack of sleep.

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I'm glad you're being a good advocate for yourself jumpy. Remember when i came here to this board and was having alot of different problems and you all said to get either another Dr but that i better do something. . Yeah, the Neuropathy. Thats why whenever there's a doubt i say not to blame every sy...

jumpy,i have polyneuropathy. I'm not sure what the difference is. Mine is cause unknown. My symptom is the burning on the bottom of the feet. When they burn they do to the point i wanna cry and get my shoes off. Neuropathy and RLS is 2 different things. The symptoms are totally different for me..CHi...

Doesn't it almost make you feel giddy when you sleep all night and it was good sleep?
I've been doing really well for about 1-2 years and have energy to do stuff. People without RLS really don't appreciate what a good night sleep really means to us. I thank God every morning.

Well, when i'm sleepy but can't just go to bed i take a shot or half of shot of Niquil. It seems to work for me. Room temp should be cool but not cold. personally i keep my room real cool and sleep on a heated mattress cover. I put it on high a hour before i want to go to bed and when i go to bed i ...

Requip is one of the Parkinson's meds. I had no luck with it or any of the Parkinson's meds.

I have severe GERD but my entire family on both side suffers with it too.
I take Prilosec,RX and once in awhile i need a Zantac for the severe times.

During my last crisis they tried Neurotin and it didn't do a thing for me.
This was in addition to my other meds.
My daughter takes it and it seems to work for her.

Sugbrenda, I do know what your mean. My mom had the jerks. We have three generations that have RLS. My sick sense of humor kicked in when I read your thread. I know a few "big Jerks" that give me a pain in the butt. Charlene, thanks for asking. I'm on 1 mg of Requip at night. Sometimes I will take ...

One thing to consider is that many people have itching when taking narcotics. I don't mean an allergic reaction, rash itch but just plain itching is a side-effect for some people. Just a thought.... I must be in this super small percentile of people who when I take enough and do get an itch, find i...

hi jumpy,

no pain but i get big jerks in my butt.

as a matter of fact genetic's was discussed at the last meeting i attended and if i remember correctly it's a 50% chance for your kids if you have it.
RLS in kids too. I'm watching my grandson closely,he's 3 and very kicky when he sleeps. His mom has it too.

Well thanks for telling me what i always believed.
It's a shame, maybe we should put RLS on our applications for jobs as a super+++!
AND get more money;)

I have a really set time where i need to go to bed and get up. If i don't follow the "rules" i feel terrible. They say it's jet lag. Even the 1 hour change in spring and fall has a impact on me and can take weeks to get straight. Did your Dr say you have to take your antidepressant in the pm? Does i...