Monday, July 26, 2010

Advice about Restless Legs Syndrome? It's driving me insane!?

My legs are aching and needing to stretch every night, cause it's summer and the heat makes them worse.





It's excruciating, I can't sleep and I sob for hours because it hurts so much.





Please, any fellow sufferers? Help!Advice about Restless Legs Syndrome? It's driving me insane!?
I have had RLS for about 9 years now. It is horrible I agree. I finally went to a sleep specialist and had a sleep study done. The results were shocking. I wasn't getting any ';good '; sleep all night. I was completely worn out. My doctor prescribed medication and it has helped. I get some discomfort in the evening or during times when I have to sit for long periods of time. I cannot go to the theater or travel for long periods of time but the medication has helped considerably with my sleep deprivation. I can function during the day and feel rested. One thing that does help me if it gets painful is to take a VERY hot shower in the evening(try to blast the water on your lower back and legs), put on something that isn't too warm afterwords, and message your legs for a bit. Cut out ALL caffeine ( this was very difficult for me ) caffeine is your worst enemy. Do not eat anything after 6 pm. and take walks, even if it is around your house if the weather is bad. I wish you luck with this, but the first thing you need to do is find a doctor that can help you.Advice about Restless Legs Syndrome? It's driving me insane!?
I'm in Florida, but I use heat on my legs when they are bothering. I have an old sock that I filled with rice, I put it in the microwave for 2 minutes and then on my legs. Try it
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