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Resless Legs

gloriajean — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:30:25 GMT

My daughter couldn't sleep last night at all, and she's a hospice nurse and busy all day, her leg kept her awake, and tried Aleve PM, didn't do anything, also Iboprofin, nothing. Poor girl, she's in her 40's, and works hard. Does anyone here have that problem and can it be solved?

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:31:30 GMT

@gloriajean Being a nurse she should talk to a doctor about restless leg syndrome, shouldn't she?

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pigletsmom — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:42:42 GMT

Is this a normal issue for her or just happened for one night?

I use Hyland Restful Legs and I've had some luck with it but I've had restless legs for probably 30 years and I just sort of deal with it. When it first started I thought I was going nuts and then I saw a random article on the topic in Redbook or something. This was well before it was a regular topic, and they even said you feel like you're crazy.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:13:50 GMT

She's a nurse, she knows what to do.

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LisDogMom — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:40:23 GMT

Realizing that she's a busy nurse and on her feet all day, maybe you could mention Ropinirole that she could discuss with her Dr.

so very thankful for all nurses. ❤️

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FLgardener — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:44:56 GMT

So sorry, I can relate. In the heat of the moment, one will try anything for relief. One thing I have learned is that Aleve can cause insomnia. Aleve pm contains benadryl which exacerbates restless legs for many.

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santorini — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:09:08 GMT

I've posted this before but what worked for me was stopping carbonated drinks and taking medicine that has the word "sinus" in it (Advil Sinus, etc.). I also take Andrew Lessman's Vein and Leg Support but the restless legs stopped when I quit the first two things I mentioned. I didn't come up with it. I read an article that said it would work so I tried it.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:11:40 GMT

My first thought was to look into accupuncture.

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fthunt — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:29:29 GMT

Check drug store over the counter for restless legs. I spotted several --- picked up

one.................... bottle of tiny pills to put under tongue & It dissolves instantly.

I have only needed one twice but it worked for me.

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CAcableGirl2 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:51:44 GMT

My mom takes OTC ecotrin and it works for her. God bless her for what she does. She is an angel on earth.

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Starpolisher — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:11:00 GMT

I just want to say that I'm a nurse too. At least, I still have a nursing license. I became a Special Education Teacher when my sons were young and I'm now retired. Sometimes it's helpful to ask others what it is they do for some ailments. Doctors aren't always helpful and many have a narrow view for treatments. I have a Hiatal Hernia and I have gotten more valuable information from people on Facebook and YouTube than I have from my Gastroenterologist(I told her just that too). To the point that I've been able to alleviate my palpitations and cut back on my medication. Her only suggestions were drugs and surgery. I'm not saying a doctor is not necessary but sometimes talking to others with the same condition can give you more insight and inform you as to what questions to ask your doctor. It doesn't hurt to ask others what works for them. Just saying.

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gloriajean — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:23:10 GMT

Thank you for your responses. I wrote them down and will give them to her. She went to a chiropractor and she also had accupuncture today. Hopefully she can sleep tonight.

Also she's on call, so if anyone has fallen, or is dying, she'll be called out tonight maybe, so we pray she won't, and can sleep.

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Shepsmom — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:31:58 GMT

I have the same issue. I eat a banana every day. Potassium pills do nothing for me but one banana stops the jerking legs at night. Wearing wool socks at night helps too.. I can't falll asleep with the socks on but I wear for a while before I go to sleep the warmth seems to help.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:58:12 GMT

I use Life-Flo pure magnesium oil spray.

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Mj12 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:48:25 GMT

Low Ferrtin can definitely cause RLS. I'd have her get blood work including ferritin (because doctors rarely regularly check that).

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Judaline — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:09:37 GMT

I've had mine since I was a little girl. Poor kid, lol.

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IMW — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:31:39 GMT

magnesium citrate--I take 420mg just before bed. It really works.

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NickNack — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:13:02 GMT

@gloriajean She needs to talk with her doctor and get a prescription. Over the counter meds and supplements do nothing for restless leg syndrome (RLS). I've had it for years. Ropinirole or gabapentin will stop it completely. I no longer have it due to these drugs. There's no reason to suffer with it.

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Justholdingon — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:32:04 GMT

my husband is a nurse also and is running all day long and has restless legs and feet at night. the only thing that has helped is when i massage them and his feet. he says his legs and feet hurt so bad and they're always kicking if they're not rubbed and massaged. where he works and his position in the hospital, they won't let him wear sneakers, but has to wear dress shoes, so i understand why his legs and feet are hurting.

i'll do anything to give him some relief.