Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hi My name is Jan and I just noticed your post. I have a few questions that might be helpful. I've had RLS for approx. 15 or 20 years (you lose count). Does walking seems to relieve your symptoms? Does your pain feel like a deep muscle ache? Do you have trouble sitting in a chair, riding in a car, s...

I, too, have often thought of my bed as a battlefield. I feel jealous of people who can sleep peacefully and dream the night away like I used to. Oh well, it could be worse. Your poem says it all!! By the way, God is in control!! Don't ever forget that!

Jan

Hi Ruby Sounds like you're doing better. You've got a great idea with the problem cup. Sounds like I'm a lot like you. I've always been a people pleaser, as you say even when people are jackasses, and a "fixer" knowing that I'm not in charge--God is. Thank goodness, I'd make mess of it all! I'm doin...

Nadia I TOLD you I'd learn a lot from you! Thank you so much. I've already printed the medical alert card!! Once again, I'm so glad I found this site!!! I notice with interest that Compazine is listed. After my gall bladder surgery (I don't think I mentioned what type of surgery I had, not that anyo...

This is to Nadia and Jumpyowl. I just saw your reply to my post regarding my recent adventure prior to my surgery. Nadia, thanks for the link to the phamplet. I printed a copy and will be sure to keep one JUST IN CASE!! Don't want to go through that again!!! And Jumpyowl (by the way, LOVE the name!)...

Ruby I replied to you a couple of days ago and just read the reply from Nadia. She's right--stress DOES make RLS worse. You do need to try to relax, but you also need to vent and that's what this site is about, isn't it? I've read several replies from you Nadia, and you sound like a great person. I ...

This is to Ruby. I'm a new member and I realize that your messsage is a few months old, but I just felt I need to reply. I really feel for you!! Too many people (relatives included) don't have the foggiest idea what we all go through!! RLS isn't cancer, it isn't terminal, but it's AWFUL!!!!! And, I...

I am new to this site and find it very informative and so very helpful to know how many other people understand what I've been going through for approximately 20 years. I've been taking Mirapex and Clonazepam for approximately 5 years. I go to a neurologist at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO and h...