Hi ya Jeff and welcome to the board.
No judgement here honey, what works ........works.
We don't think your stupid. I think at some point or another most of us hide what RLS does to us. I did just for that reason, who understands it? I have had it all my life and I'm learning something new everyday. You have something that is invisible, no scars, no gapping wounds, no cast....most people can't see the destruction it can cause. Your welcome here, that's a promise.
Did you have growing pains as a kid? Do you know if this runs in your family?
We are a proactive group. Survey in progress. Quality of Life statements. All just waiting for your voice and experience. We are trying to get the word out, that this is a serious issue. A truely supportive group of wonderful people around here. We're glad you found us, only sad you had to.
Sorry to hear abou the job, glad you can work from home.
One more soap box comment before the real help.
There is no mild RLS.........it's all bad. It all effects the people that are trying to live with it. On this board you'll find every severity level. It's the best part of this board. It takes all levels for this board to work. There are some that really having a struggle with it, but yours is no less important. If we are all on the same level of suffering, then only a few people would stick around and help out. Everyone here has something to offer, so do you.
Ok, wheewwwwww
I'm giving you a couple of links, all listed in the link below.
http://rls.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=549
This link was started by Ann, one research guru around here. It's full of great information you need to read.
#1. is the RLS ALgorithm, the Mayo CLinic's gudie to diagnosis and treatment for RLS. It offers a PDF file to print off for your doc. And for yourself.
#12 is a listing of the most commonly used medications for RLS.( I believe we can call this the Legal List.......LOL
just kidding around sorry.)
You should really get some other great infor just poking around that link, but those two are Have To's.
The next is a link from this site that might help you find a doctor with knowledge of treating RLS, in your area.
http://rls.org/provider_directory/
I go to a sleep doc....others go to Neuro's and RHeumatologist (sp? great scrabble word) Others do fine with their GP's.....Finding someone that listens and will work with you is key.
Jeff, the best thing we do around here is support. The second best is to say Educate yourself about RLS and it's treatments. There is no one right thing for everyone. It will come down to what works best for you. Not every medication the docs try works for everyone. Trial and error sometimes.
As you read around the board feel free to jump in and give your two cents. Ask as many questions you feel the need to have answered. Enjoy being normal with us here. Share anytime, it's how we learn from one another.
hugs to ALL.
I know work from home. I usually don't have any pain but sometimes my left leg hurts all the way thru out. I just feel the incredible need to MOVE and often just pace the floor at 2 or later in the morning. I know many of you won't agree with what I have been doing to relieve the systems within minutes but it work great for me. I often take a few hits of marijuana and it almost instantly relveives the symptoms. I just don't like doing that just to sleep well. I also have great releif from a very hot 15-20 minute bath at about 104+ degrees till you can feel your heart beating strong. Then you inner core tempature has risen and you will sleep better after that. I have been having a few bad night this week and want to find something less illegal LOL. It is great reading that their are others out there with the same and worse then me. Most people don't know what the hell I am talking about when I discribe my problem and I sometimes feel stupid. Thanks for letting me explain myself.
