I think I have RLS... Please help!

RLS occurs more frequently in certain populations, including people with end-stage renal disease, women during pregnancy, and people with iron deficiency. Also, RLS/WED in the elderly and children brings other challenges. Sharing your experiences may be extraordinarily helpful to others.
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CollMills

I think I have RLS... Please help!

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:( I think I may have RLS but I am not sure. I am hoping that someone out there can help me out. The problems started during my pregnancy at the age of 16 and I have suffered through 2 more pregnancy's since then. I am 29 years old now. My symptoms include numbness in my legs, hands and face (once in awhile), jerky hands to where I have felt like I have no control over movements in my hands and arms. I have actually thrown water in my own face. :? Both of my legs get restless. Usually only when I am trying to relax or sleep. It seems that if I rub my foot in a certain spot it relieves the restlessness somewhat but as soon as I stop they act up again. I have also had some dizzy spells. I have been through CAT scans and the dr's say there is nothing wrong. I just need to find out what is wrong so that I can deal with it. Please let me know if anyone out there seems to think that RLS maybe the issue so that I can ask my dr. This is actually the first time I have ever heard of RLS. Thanks!

mich711

sleep lab

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Looks like you have RLS. You probably want to see a neurologist (preferably at a sleep disorders center/lab). They may want you to do a sleep lab test (stay overnight and they monitor you electronically). I recently found out that I have severe PLMD through this test, and wouldn't have known otherwise. I suspected, though, that I has RLS. This condition can be unbearable. I get virtually no sleep. LEt us know what you will do. GOod luck.

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