Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hi there, I have been taking for some considerable time the supplements of Glucosomine, Evening Primrose Oil and Cod Liver Oil. Does anyone know if any of these supplements would have a bad effect on rls or burning feet/legs, as what control I had over the rls does not seem as good as it was. The bu...

Connie, what dosage vit b2/12 and folic acid do you take, ta, Betty

Hi there, I had suffered for some months with dreadful burning feet and laterly going up towards the knees on occasions. This has settled over the last couple of weeks but ..... What is this now ?? cool patches of sensation here and there on the legs, only one patch at a time, but can be anywhere on...

I have been taking requip for about 5 months now. I am definitely getting better sleep at night, by taking 1mg around 7 pm and then 1 mg at about 10 pm. (I do have valium as a back-up but rarely use it) However I do get antzy early afternoon, tho usually only in work at my desk. this happened before...

Me too, I think part of it might be that psychologically we try not to move so as not to disturb our partner, and that of course makes it worse. Tho still don't want to go to spare bedroom!!
Betty

Hi there, I'm in the UK also. I think I saw in a thread not to use Dove soap, don't know why. But I did it, and used Dove cos it was all I had at the time. I thought it might have helped tho it could be placebo effect. Felt a bit daft doing it and didn't mention to hubby, who got a bit of a shock an...

Hi there, try hot shower, then cold, cold spray on legs and feet. Followed by moisturisor, or aloe vera get, ( I've jsut started this gel). A couple of diazepam 2mg helps, tho my doc is only just coming around to this idea. I also take Requip 2mg at 2 hours before bedtime. Also magnesium, folic acid...

Thanks Anne, this is what I would hope to do, thanks again.
It all takes time, doesn't it ???
Betty

Hi everyone, I got a reply on another thread which said that burning feet was a completely different thing from rls, and not related at all. Does anyone have any views on this?
I got some aloe vera gel today and will try it on my next burning episode. I also use magnesium 300 mg nightly.
Betty

Thanks Dana, will do a search. I never thought of it being a completely different thing. I have seen others mention the symptom in different threads and always thought it was a part of the rls. Managed to track down aloe vera gel today, and so have it on hand for the next 'episode'. Thanks again. Be...

Hi, Can anyone help with a few ideas. I've had rls for years but only in the past couple of months have had, at night, quite severe burning sensation on soles of feet. SUDDENLY this past week, this burning sensation has travelled up both legs and even over my bottom (sorry... is that too much inform...

Yes, I have found that reading is not easy, and I am such an avid reader. Sometimes I find myself reading so... quickly, trying to stay ahead of the rls.
Betty

Hi Jeanne, I hope your legs have settled and you got a little sleep.
What an awful thing this rls is.
Chin up... Betty

I take requip 2 mg nightly, which I decided to split, and so take about 1mg around 8pm and the other half at bedtime. I also take simvastatin to reduce cholesterol, plus vit b, folic acid, magnesium. sometimes also cod liver oil, evening primrose oil and glucosomene sulphate. I have noticed, and I a...

Hi folks, not quite sure what's happening. Have been on 2 mg requip for several months. I also take simvastatin to lower cholesterol. Take magnewsum, Vit b and folic acid. I have codeine and diazepam 2mg for emergencies. Think that a bit of requip 'rebound' may be setting in. It's all I can think it...