restless leg syndrome

[debcon]

i have suffered with restless leg syndrome on and off for many years ie cant sit still for long on flights in the cinema ect but lately it is so bad at bedtime i dont fall asleep untill untill the early hours and i am now finding im sleeping in i cant stand it any more i did go to the doctors a few months ago and he gave me pills for night cramps but that has not worked anyone reccomend trying anything else ! HELP PLEASE !

[Guest]

i get this when im really tired and it drives me nuts! luckily it stops when i get to bed but i guess one day its gonna come to me.

[Juliemack]

I can sympathise, I suffer but luckily only now and again, I agree it does drive you nuts doesn't it...usually I'm ok once I'm in bed...I'd go back the doctor if I were you and tell him/her how much it's getting you down...hope you can find a solution

[Guest]

have you tried a foot roller massager? not sure what their proper name is but i find one of them quite handy.

[kimmy]

Tonic water ... Worth a try ! My hubby got terrible leg cramps ,someone told him to drink tonic water.Works for him ,well happy chappie...

[*cath*]

Yes tonic water or Irn Bru. It contains quinine which is supposed to help. I tend to get it in spurts and it last for a few days. I've found that drinking Irn Bru does help a little xx

[NatsyNoo]

There are medications available that your doctor can give you. It's the same medication that they use for certain neurological conditions which is why he may be reluctant to prescribe it but if it's getting you down that much, you must go and speak to someone. Don't suffer any longer!

[batleyboy26]

Originally Posted by pinkferret

i get this when im really tired and it drives me nuts! luckily it stops when i get to bed but i guess one day its gonna come to me.

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This is me too. Always get it on the return flight back from USA but like you, as soon as I go to bed, it goes.

[Guest]

I get this alot, Especially when i'm lying down in bed. I end up having to get back up. I find when i exercise it makes it worse but don't want to stop exercising. Didn't know there was anything to take

[Claire44]

my mum always gets it, particularly bad on flights and now has acupuncture before she goes and that works for her.