Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Monday, June 18 Welcome to JulHer1968, whose RLS seems to be dominating her life at present. She is 68 and in retrospect has probably had it all her life. Currently she is on opiates and pramipexole and is chronically sleep deprived. Only her husband and son understand she is in need of support. She...

Saturday, June 16 Welcome to Jberube, who has spent the last 8 days, 7nights in a severe RLS attack. 24/7 no sleep, constant craziness. She prays for help, information and peace of knowing she is Not Alone. You are absolutely not alone with this. Please post a note telling us what you have been taki...

Thursday, June 14 Welcome to Schrag, who asked to join while writing at a standing desk at 3:43am, legs tingling and no sleep in sight. Every month or so his symptoms worsen and he can't sleep at all for 2-3 nights. He has a good sleep expert, a neurologist, and a psychiatrist helping him figure thi...

Wednesday, June 13 Welcome to brydon.j, whose partner's mother has restless legs, so he wants to learn more about RLS, so he can understand it better and support her. Please feel free to join in any of our ongoing discussions or post a note with any questions that you have so that we can help you out.

Wednesday, June 13 Welcome to creepyLegs, whose RLS has been driving creepyLegs crazy for years and lately the problem is worsening. creepyLegs is currently taking medication which was working fine in the past, but now works off and on. Please post a note telling us about your medication (including ...

Wednesday, June 13 Welcome to Coalblooded, whose RLS hass seriously has impacted every aspect of his life. From being in a car for too long, or being kept awake night after night and crying in such discomfort. The worst part is being told to ignore it that's it's in your head. There is a special pla...

Tuesday, June 12 Welcome to kelleydaniel, whose dad has RLS and his symptoms are very severe. In addition to RLS, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in February. He has been undergoing chemo for the past several months, and is now scheduled for a stem cell transplant on July 25. She would like t...

Tuesday, June 12 Welcome to justme, whose RLS is keeping her up at night and adding anxiety to her life. And so is searching for some natural help in resolving condition. Take a look in our Non-Prescription Meds, Supplements and Diet forum to get some ideas. Your best bet would be to talk to your do...

Monday, June 11

Welcome to

Ziedite, who is suffering terribly with RLS and needs to find a treatment that helps.

Please post a note telling us about the treatments that you have tried so that we can suggest something to discuss with your doctor.

Saturday, June 9 Welcome to JuleeLom, who has RLS that I interferes with being able to sit still at work, at movies and at bedtime and so is seeking information and support to manage the symptoms effectively. Please post a note telling us about what you are currently doing to manage your RLS so that...

Saturday, June 9 Welcome to omarv31, who has undiagnosed RLS and omarv's 18 year old daughter has an official RLS diagnosis. omarv's is mild compared to many people, but it has been worse lately. But the daughter is constantly tired, has anxiety, depression, and is about to go to college in the fall...

You asked in a different thread about what is a low dose of methadone. By low dose, most of us mean a dose that is lower than the 50 to 100mg that is often given to chronic pain patients and recovering heroin addicts. I take 5mg because it is all that I need and I found that 10 caused me to feel men...

Friday, June 8 Welcome to SleepyJudy, who has been really struggling with RLS for at least 10 years, although she has had it off and on for 30 years. Not being able to get a solid night's sleep has made her feel hopeless at times. Being able to talk to others going through this and getting suggestio...

Thursday, June 7

Welcome to

Horse, who is never able to fall asleep, which is making Horse kookoo.

Please post a note telling us a bit about what you are doing to manage your RLS so that we can offer some suggestions to improve your situation.

Wednesday, June 6

Welcome to

Empierce, who has RLS and would like some support.

Please post a note telling us a bit about your symptoms and what you are doing to manage it. And feel free to ask any questions that you have.