Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

i am new to the board, i was glad when i found this site. i dont think im going crazy anymore. i will try to find some info on the board to help me out with my rls. my left leg kicks so bad that it keeps me awake all night . i am 34 and had this problem for awhile now. but lately i cant sleep at all cuz i kick so bad. it starting to wear me down. its affecting every aspect of my life.

Hang in there, Flanker. Folks here do understand! Keep reading and posting. We're all in this together.

Sara

hi there,
youre not alone . im exactly the same. left leg rls since i was 7.. now 38 and just found out im not mad 3 weeks ago. this forum is a godsend....use it for any advice or just to let off steam. kind of wierd feeling isnt it!!???

heres some posts with great info on it
hope you find it useful. lots to read!!!!

http://www.restlesslegs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1068
trev

I just read the post and i`m sorry that you had to feel alone...i`m soooo happy for this site. I really thought I had something wrong with me and the doc wasent helping.It makes sence that its a neuro problem. My legs will just start kicking out...jumping up..my ex-husband got it in the back alot(altho he thinks i did it on purpose..teehee )My kids don`t seem to be bothered by rls but my dad and my sister have said symptoms(sp?).

I was on Paxil for a year and didn`t have the problems so much at night...now im off...(this just occured to me )And my legs and arms have been going crazy..

Well, tomorrow is aother day..and it will be better...I`d like all of you reading this post to have a very smooth and relaxing night...as well as we can, right

my doc sent me to a sleep specialist and he didnt help at all. everytime i brought it up about my legs kicking he just said " ya you told me that already " all he wanted to do was get me hooked up with a sleep apnea machine. i made another oppointent to see my family doc. so im hoping he can help me out this time. i dont think i need a apnea machine cuz i never stopped breathing when i did the sleep test with the machine. im sorry to rant , but has anyone gone through this before with the apnea machine. i hope my family doc can help me out.