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by DrWass2
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Non Pharmaceutical Therapies
Replies: 4
Views: 2161

I did the pillow thing a lot before I finally discovered the stocking thing.
Try it.
by DrWass2
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Going for it
Replies: 6
Views: 2500

yes..mine is totally controlled by the clock...almost never during the day. Usually starts up about 7 or 8 oclock at night. sometimes so bad I just sit to watch tv....Real bad when it goes up to the groin.. anyway, will usually decrease about 4 am. I tend to stay up all night unless I happend to fal...
by DrWass2
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compression Stockings to relieve need to move at night
Replies: 65
Views: 37988

Funny.....most who try the stockings seem to get relief and have stated so yet we have no reponses since Dec 2007.. Please post your results if you tried them, if not contact me if you need help. You have nothing to lose. :roll:
by DrWass2
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:08 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compilation of what's worked
Replies: 39
Views: 104463

the stockings/pantyhose seem to have a very high YES they work vs NO they don't yet I can't seem to get enough people to try it. funny. Most would like some kind of non Pharmaceutical yet they have some kind of pre concieved notion it won't work.... well I tried.
by DrWass2
Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:26 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compilation of what's worked
Replies: 39
Views: 104463

interesting,,,your own review seems to show that the stockings/pantyhose work probably better than anything else....even beats pot...yet I can't get most people to try it.....Also...why is all this medicine here on the non-pharmaceutical section.... I would like to hear more from those who have tire...
by DrWass2
Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:10 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Concrete Walking pain and MBT Shoes - great relief
Replies: 8
Views: 2940

I ordered and got a pair of MBT shoes, and tried them...but My back went out.....was it the shoes???? I don't know for sure.....haven't tried them again yet.....will have to tdo it....but back is not so good...so I will wait before trying shoes again........What works for me is the compression stock...
by DrWass2
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Surviving Without Drugs
Replies: 18
Views: 6717

treat without drugs

I believe that is the subject of this entire thread...."Non Pharmaceutical Therapies".... Why everyone comes here and puts drug related answers I dont't know. To answer your question 1....Yes....I get the creapy crawly, non pain type of RLS...Never know when or why....its been bad this las...
by DrWass2
Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:44 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: pantyhose?? at night or during the day?
Replies: 4
Views: 2548

It's simple, Its easy, there are no side effects.....try it...you have nothing to lose and you might gain some sleep
by DrWass2
Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:41 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compression Stockings to relieve need to move at night
Replies: 65
Views: 37988

Try it.....
by DrWass2
Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compression Stockings to relieve need to move at night
Replies: 65
Views: 37988

Whats going on? No new people trying the stockings....Everyone should give it a shot, if you need help in getting a pair to try, send me a message and I will try to help
by DrWass2
Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Circadian Rhythms, Adjusting the Sleep Wake Cycle
Replies: 10
Views: 3596

circadian rhythm??

I too seem to have a shifted rhythm... I stay up late to 2 or 4 am and sleep like a log in the morning. In fact since I have my own business, i start most days at 10am. its good to be the boss! I've have read that it is almost impossible to move your time back to normal but that it is possible to mo...
by DrWass2
Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: pantyhose?? at night or during the day?
Replies: 4
Views: 2548

pantyhose night or day??

whenever you think you need it... Most people it gets bad at night, and especially annoying when trying to sleep. I usually only wear at night. I try to go to sleep without them at first, and if I am constantly figeting, I put them on and things quite down.
by DrWass2
Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:23 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compression Stockings to relieve need to move at night
Replies: 65
Views: 37988

Just trying to get this topic back up to the top of the list. So far a few people have reported back with great results. I would like everyone to try it and report back. we need people saying they tried it and it didn't make any difference, or some difference, or make it worse. I know we all have ou...
by DrWass2
Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Coenzyme Q
Replies: 5
Views: 2841

CoQ10

I take CoQ10 everyday. originally for my heart, but I don't see any help with RLS.. I still would like everyone to at least give the stockings a shot. They work absolutely great for me, and I have received some good replies from men who say it does work. At least try it, use regular support pantyhos...
by DrWass2
Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:48 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Compression Stockings to relieve need to move at night
Replies: 65
Views: 37988

Glad to finally hear that some of you brave people are trying the stockings. As far as long car trips go (or especially air plane travel) I always wear the compression stockings to prevent DVT (deep vein Thrombosis). Actually, I was using the stockings just for that purpose when it occurred to me th...