Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Maybe you guys can help me. I have had several sleepless nights with my legs cramping. I dont know if I can really say that they hurt they are just annoying. It isnt just 1 leg it is both. I will go to bed either bouncing/moving my legs or my boyfriend will have to give me a massage till I fall asl...

After recently being diagnosed with RLS I have realized I have had this disorder all my life, since I was a child. I have always had restless nights and felt the need to shake my leg. I even notice my brothers do the same thing. The problem is, as I have gotten older the symptoms have gotten worse,...

Finally got here and started to read all your messages. I, too, have had RLS for quite awhile. It seems to run in my family, with my Mom suffering from it and now maybe my oldest daughter I don't have problems like some I know who are unable to work because of this misery. But I do know what it is ...

I have been suffering from RLS for the last 5 years and have had a terrible time with my different doctors. I have tried every medication (except valium) and found that esvicodin is my only consistent relief. I would like to know if others have had the same problem getting an MD to take them seriou...

Thought i'd get the ball rolling in here with a few things that i've tried and found helpful: I've found that massage (swedish) has been a great way to help me relax when I've been having trouble with my RLS. I usually get my back, neck & shoulders done, but during the worst times a good leg mas...

I have had RLS since 1990. I remember having trouble getting to sleep ,on occasion, so I got into the habit of taking aspirin. Aspirin seemed to help. Today my RLS is an everyday occurrence and at times, if I am sitting too long in one position, it can drive me crazy. I am taking a drug called Sina...

Peg & Stefani Welcome to the mad, mad world of RLS I'm Nadia. I'm 28 and I lurk about in Central Queensland, Australia. I had undiagnosed RLS as a child, which eventually "went away"; only to reappear with a vengance in June last year. I'm the most chronic case my neuro & GP have ever seen (...