Restless Leg Syndrome

[deb wardle]

Hi
Does anyone suffer from restless leg syndrome? It is driving me mad at the moment, my legs seem to have a life of their own. It always seems to start in the evening and goes on all night. Ive tried massaging them and walking around aswell as taking Pregablin, but nothing seems to work.

Thanks
Deb

[Evermont]

I think my brother and I both have had it since way before it had a name. I bounce my leg often and it can be hard to resist. My brother can shake an entire house once he gets going. It doesn't bother me at all by my DW shuts me down all the time. I've never considered taking anything for it.

[EasyType2]

I have read - somewhere - that RLS can be helped in some cases by reducing the consumption of caffeine and alcohol.

It seems to have some linkage to diabetes, in that it is more prevalent in diabetic individuals.

[lisa821]

I get it occasionally, usually if I've been mostly sitting all day. Stretching my leg muscles helps a lot, especially stretching the calves. If my legs still feel jumpy, Tylenol has helped.
~Lisa

[catgalla]

I have rls and I take Requip for it. It works wonders. I hate that feeling that you have to keep moving or stretching my legs!! Drives me nuts too!!!

[Gerald]

I get it but quite a bit milder then what you described. I bounce my leg often, which drives my wife nuts, and once in awhile I get that feeling where I just can't sit still. I usually find some vigorous exercise takes care of the issue which for me usually means going for a short run.

[Maddogg]

I don't suffer from RLS, but I have experienced it once in a while, and its very annoying, especially when your trying to sleep...

Talk to your doctor, they have prescription drugs (maybe even over the counter meds) for RLS now, I say because of that RLS commercial thats always playing on certain channels

[CaptainMike]

My wife has it. Exercise works 100% of the time for her.

[davef]

Never knew it had a name! I used to get this before DX but haven't experienced since my BG's have come down. I have heard of it being called "Run a mile legs", cause that seems to be what the want it to do. Was never an appropriate name for me as running and me don't belong in the same sentence, maybe later when I lose more weight.

[Evermont]

The wiki on RLS was interesting to me - particularly the possible connection to diabetes.

Restless legs syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restless_legs_syndrome)

[mark-TN]

I’m lazy so here is a copy and paste of a post (http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-1-diabetes/18611-restless-leg-syndrome.html#post222188) I made in this thread (http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-1-diabetes/18611-restless-leg-syndrome.html) about RLS, back in July 07.

Mark

I had severe RLS before getting my BGs under control. I’m convinced mine was totally caused by diabetic neuropathy. Strange sensations in my lower legs caused me to move them constantly when sitting or laying down. It drove me crazy and I could never enjoy a moment to sit still and relax because I was always rubbing my lower legs together. My feet just never stopped and it was much worse at night. I had many other diabetic induced problems that affected my sleep but the RLS at night had to be the most annoying. I fell asleep rubbing my feet together and I woke up with them rubbing together. Less than two weeks after starting the low carb diet that helped me get my BG’s in line, the RLS went away. That was 4 years ago, and to this day I am still amazed that I can lie in bed, sit in a chair, or relax on the couch without the urge to constantly move my legs or rub my feet together.

[peej07]

I've been a constant bouncer going back to early childhood. I thought RLS was more of a tingling uncomfortable sensation that caused leg discomfort. I drive every one around me insane but I have nice tone legs! :D Lol

[deb wardle]

Hi thanks for the replys. I was initially told it was related to D by my doc,but have since been told it is not related??? Going back to Doc tomorrow so i will keep you posted.

Deb

[dodo]

I think I have it too sometimes! I had trouble sleeping for the last few days because my legs really hurt! I usually exercises every day but not the last few days because it is too cold up here! Does it say somewhere that RLS could be worse when temperature is too cold??

[beau91]

Hi ,I have sore legs at night .The medication for RLS is the same meds as for Parkinson disease so they added 4mg more at bedtime.Same med as Catgalla.,Requip.
REad in an article about RLs
How Can I Get a Good Night's Sleep Despite Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?
Experts agree that simply changing behavior can often help. For those with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, these steps could reduce or prevent symptoms:

Reduce caffeine intake
Cut down on alcohol
Stop smoking, or at least cut back
Maintain a regular sleep pattern
Exercise regularly, but moderately (heavy exercise can worsen symptoms)
Apply heat or ice, or soak in a hot bath
Maybe it could help you.
Bye Ricky

[Bunkins]

My mom has it, and my ex-g/f had it.. My ex would start bouncing her legs, oh man it would drive ya nuts. She'd do it in bed, and while sleeping she'd rub her feet together all night long..

My mom is taking pills for it ( not sure which ones, we dont speak to often ), she has lots of other medical problems that are probably related. My ex isnt on anything for it, with no other medical problems. Neither are diabetic I might add..

[Leafbear]

Deb --

Did you find out anything from your doctor?

I put on my pre-visit questionnaire that I thought I might have it, but my doctor hasn't addressed it. It rather drives me crazy sometimes! My best friend told me she thought her ex-husband's was a result of his alcohol over-use, so I was reluctant to tell my previous doc about my suspicions. However, I was up-front with my current doc about my alcohol use. She convinced me down to 4 ounces of white wine a day and I still get those electric sensations in the evening. Not sure on the relation to inactivity. I'm no athlete, though I'm up and down stairs a lot at work some days.

Please share what you find out! I'll try to let you know if/when I learn anything.

Best,
Leafbear

[ultrafine]

I don't have RLS but I do have Sciatica. Tingling, numb feeling with pain, lots of pain. :mad: What helps me is good Shiatsu Therapy followed by a nice bath. :T

Hope you feel better soon!