Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hello again, Sadie... Welcome, Wendy! Yes, pain CAN be a part of it. Yes, jerking CAN be a part. But neither are necessary. Wendy's experience of RLS worsening with age is typical, too. I had it for years, but never thought it might be ANY "real condition"... I just thought it was "me". (I wasn't kn...

Hi, Sadie-- Could definitely be RLS. Tingling, buzzing, creeping and crawling. Feet, legs, arms. Jerking or not jerking. If it's happening mostly late in the day (or worse then, if you're having it 24/7 like I do sometimes), and if it's somewhat temporarily relieved by movement... that's all within ...

Hey, Mike-- Sorry you're having a tough time. There's a good chance that you may well have RLS. My earliest memory of a really bad RLS episode was when I was just your age. I have told the story many times here, but it includes many typical RLS symptoms and exacerbators. I had a horrible case of the...

Hi, Ian-- I saw your other post about phosphates, too. Hmmm.... can't recall much about phosphates. Aren't they also in sodas, and isn't that why sodas eat your teeth? If so... Might be another potential reason why sodas might not be great for RLS, besides the caffeine and artificial sweeteners. Int...

Becat, others who read this... Did you also notice the comment about men having lower frequency of symptoms? I forwarded the link to some friends and family with RLS, too, and one was my brother-in-law who has it. He and I always comment on the fact that he seems to have a "similar presentation" of ...

Hi, Corrie-- Interesting article. It seemed to get a number of things right that a lot of the literature messes up, from my experiences. I was pleased to see the emphasis on the impact on our quality of life, especially. Did you by any chance visit the link at the bottom "for more information on RLS...

Hi, Capt. Gene-- What's your theory as to why these particular two types of produce help? They don't seem to be similar in nutrient value, botanical family, etc... at least as far as I know. Do you think that there's some common denominator? I know watermelon is an excellent natural diuretic, and to...

I don't recall hearing that particular product mentioned here, although some members do take cal/mag supplements. Where did you hear of it, and what is it supposed to be for?

Sara

Joy-- I have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) as well as RLS, and sometimes they flare up at the same times. So I was thinking, I'm not really absolutely sure if some of the sensations I feel in other parts of my body are RLS or GAD-related. There is a sensation that some anxiety sufferers I know ...

Hey, Leonne! Been a while. Sorry to hear you're having more and more trouble. I seem to have more trouble as I age, too. But GLAD for the few hours of sleep you're getting at the very least. Glad you checked in. And if you every get a hold of the person tickling our feet... don't let go of them unti...

My goodness, Ian-- NO WONDER you've not posted in a while. Lots going on in your life, that's for sure! I'm glad to hear you feeling upbeat and contented. I know you've been through a hard time. And Iagree that being angry and petty doesn't do YOU any good, and doesn't really teach anything to the p...

Hello, again, Unshakeable-- Nope, I've not gone to the doctor for my RLS. When you read the literature about classic RLS symptoms, I have them all. I have a milder case of RLS than a lot of the people here do, but actually some of what you hear here is more severe than most information about RLS wou...

TINA! Oh, my gosh! I was just coming on to ask how your doctors' appointments went! So glad you turned around and went home. How scary to think of you feeling that way! I sleep so much better than you guys do, that I don't think I've been exhausted enough from just RLS to have that sort of symptom. ...

Hey, Steve. Welcome to the forums. Sorry you're having such trouble, but you sound like you're in the right place. Increased discomfort as you age, increased discomfort at night/at rest, difficulty getting relaxed/falling back asleep, sensations hard to describe but not including pain are all pretty...

Hi, Susyq-- Can't help you with suggestions about medications, since I'm still muddling through without meds, so far. But did want to say "welcome", and I agree... more public awareness, not just of the fact of RLS, but of the potential seriuosness and impact on our quality of life would be GREAT! I...