Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I don't think you can get RLS from Neuropathy but i think a underlying cause could.
I don't think mine is from RLS though i can see where maybe a low iron or kidney disease may present with the symptoms of RLS,
just thinking out loud

Is that spelling right? Is it Polyneuropathy? That i have.

You have to give the glucosomine at least 7-14 days in the beginning.

wow charlene,thats took alot of work and dedication on your part.
good luck!!!

The specialist you probably need is a Neuropsyschitrist.

Whats going on here.
It looks like one of us posted then edited everything and now is incognito.
Did something happen?

And to add to Susan, RLS doc's blood values aren't the same as most other doctors,at least thats what Dr Earley said. He didn't want to hear my iron was ok, he wanted things the promary never even ordered. And understand if all of your levels are normal to a RLS doc's standards I was told a multi vi...

Please see a Dr to make sure it is from RLS!

I think most of the pain is from overuse,our muscles don't seem to ever get a break!

Mine is under control and my pain is next to nothing.

feel better

doety I too have arther all over. The bone scan showed from my jaws to my metatarsals and my toes. I have a couple of tricks, put a king size pillow folded in half between your knees to your ankles. If i don't keep this up i can't walk. This i learned during my years in physical med and rehab. We ha...

The only real complaint i had during my 1st study was i will jump out of bed after a hour of sleep. I NEED to know what time it is and they don't allow clocks so i bought my own the 2nd go round.

Great article,

Earley is my RLS Dr!

Anyway i also like the "bouquet" of meds,
seems like in the end it does require a bouquet or cocktail.

thanks for sharing.

brenda

The only time i can remember sleeping alot and being tired was when i was over medicated. Did your Doc recently add a med to your regime? I know when i go through a rough spot and they add a med it's like i have to write a note to be careful and eventually wean myself off of the new one cause I usau...

there are meds out there that they use on amputee's for phantom pain.
It stops the signals from the feet to the brain.

You need to know why though!!

AND to talk to your Dr. -soon

becat wrote:Hey Randy,


I have gone to freezing my feet at night, love my slate walkway in the backyard for that.

Lynne

oh me too lynne! The best thing for quick relief of the burning is to walk on cold concrete!

Oh i feel your pain. I just found out in the past few months how young children were being diagnosed now. I pretty much know now i had it,taking off running in a deep sleep isn't normal. Johns Hopkins here in Baltimore has a RLS board.Heres the link m I go to a branch of Hopkins,Bayview for my RLS. ...