I think my husband has RLS

nikkinmiss · Post by **nikkinmiss** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:13 am

My husband has described the same symptoms as explained with RLS, I have had similar experences but mine were due to taking to much nyquel or drinking coffee to close to bedtime. I have noticed that this tends to bother my husband more when he has worked more hours than normal, he is a metal building erector and does construction work. I know its really hard to sleep with him with this problem he jerks all night and I know he isn't sleeping well and having to get back up at 5 am. Is there anything I can do to help him with this. trying to get him to go to a doctor is almost impossible.

Penguinrocks · Post by **Penguinrocks** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 12:25 pm

Hi nikki

Sorry to hear about your husband. RLS is wicked. You never know when it's going to be worse than other times, and you really don't know how to fix it or help it.

If he won't go to the doctor, try getting him to take iron and vitamin B12. Seems to be a general theory that these seem to help. I have a lot of pain with mine, so, these don't help so much.

Try putting bars of soap under the sheet ....sounds crazy and I've not tried it, but a LOT of people say that it works for them.

Lastly, sex. Some people have mentioned that having sex seems to alleviate their symptoms some.

But most of all, find him a doctor that knows about RLS . Search around for a good neuro. Have patience and it's nice to know that you don't think he's crazy. That, to me, is the worst part of this disease. People thinking you're nuts.

Penguin

Post by **ViewsAskew** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:15 pm

Hi Nikki and Penguin,

There are some good links and other info in this thread. It might help you help him.

http://www.restlesslegs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1023

Ann