Restless Leg Syndrome

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Usually, stress usually - RLS isn't exactly painful. It feels like you kind of have ants crawling inside your legs, and you have this uncontrollable urge to shake your legs, to flex them really hard then release, or to move your legs around a lot until the weird feeling goes away. It's very annoying! I used to have it every once in a while, and haven't had now in quite a long time, knock on wood...I don't know why I'd get it sometimes vs. when I didn't have it (couldn't tie it to anything). My Dad has it REALLY bad where he can't even sleep at times - he now takes Neurontin (gaba pentin) for it and it helps a ton.

Do you think you're having a muscle cramp? I'm sure you know the difference, but just thought I'd ask. I also have to wonder if it's some kind of nerve pain due to the surgery. Also, bc it happens only when you're laying down at night - it makes me wonder if there is something going on w/ circulation to the area in question. Of course, if it's pain behind the knee - you def want to get that checked out due to risk of DVT.

So sorry you're hurting like this...just awful to have it at night on top of it.

How did I miss this (phone rang) - you nailed it - it is not painfull but you want to hit or punch your own body to make it stop. I used to walk the house - jump up and down - anything I could think of.

The Gabapentin is the best thing for it- I know taking asprin of any kind will make it worse - I never could take anything for a headache knowing that night I'd be so active with RLS.....


PS - I too take Trazadone - been on it since my husband died and I tried them all - this worked the best - I'm on 150 mg...nighttime plus the gabapentin thru the day. I read this is inherited and passed on .....

[margaritaville]

My husband has RLS and his legs "jump all night". It doesn't wake him but I wakes me and sometimes annoys Bubba so much he growls at my husband.

I work with a lot of patients who have vascular problems. Does it only bother you when you put your feet up or lie in bed? If so I would make an appointment with a vascular dr.

[bailie]

Sooooo glad that someone understands, this absolutely takes over my life,, as soon as I sit down after being on my feet alday my legs start playing up, I can't settle , I wud describe it as pain in a way, don't know weather getting my cart ledge out of my knee years ago has contributed but it's both legs, at night my hubby sometimes has to sleep in back room when I'm constantly moving my legs all nite, oh please someone tell me how to get rid of this before I get divorced ,,, lol

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by margaritaville

My husband has RLS and his legs "jump all night". It doesn't wake him but I wakes me and sometimes annoys Bubba so much he growls at my husband.

I work with a lot of patients who have vascular problems. Does it only bother you when you put your feet up or lie in bed? If so I would make an appointment with a vascular dr.

I have had RLS for many years, like your DH my legs jerked at night and i couldn't sleep, i now take 2mgs of diazipam at bedtime and it really helps.
sometimes when it is very cold they bother me more

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by bailie

Sooooo glad that someone understands, this absolutely takes over my life,, as soon as I sit down after being on my feet alday my legs start playing up, I can't settle , I wud describe it as pain in a way, don't know weather getting my cart ledge out of my knee years ago has contributed but it's both legs, at night my hubby sometimes has to sleep in back room when I'm constantly moving my legs all nite, oh please someone tell me how to get rid of this before I get divorced ,,, lol

I actually kicked my husband off the bed once - above I said the best thing I have used is Neurotin which is Gabapentin.... plus the Trazodone I've been on since my Husband died

it's the best sleep I've ever had. But I learned no tylenol - no advil and no coffee in the afternoons....I've had it since my early 20's


I hope you find relief - Requip is ok - but started not working for me

[OwnedByJezebel]

I have it from time to time. Whatever you do, don't take benadryl, it's a known trigger.

[bailie]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I actually kicked my husband off the bed once - above I said the best thing I have used is Neurotin which is Gabapentin... plus the Trazodone I've been on since my Husband died

it's the best sleep I've ever had. But I learned no tylenol - no advil and no coffee in the afternoons....I've had it since my early 20's


I hope you find relief - Requip is ok - but started not working for me

Thank you very much , it does get me down,, I ll have to look up them tablets to see if I can get them over here lol thanks again