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Restless Leg Syndrome

Cat From FL — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:41:44 GMT

Does anyone suffer from restless leg syndrome, and if so, exactly what does it feel like? I think I'm beginning to have this problem - I get "pulses" in my legs and have to move them to relieve the feeling. I'm wondering if I have low potassium or if perhaps it's from some medication I'm taking? Any help is appreciated!

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qualitygal — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:51:37 GMT

I get up and take Ibprofen.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:57:31 GMT

I don't know but have heard many people placing a bar of ivory soap between the sheets & say it really works. It's worth a try if you are dealing with this. I'm sure you will get some more responses from people that actually have it.

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okiebug — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:04:03 GMT

Sounds like restless leg. You need to check with your dr to make sure that's what it is for sure.

You can try drinking tonic water which has a small amount of quinine in it. When I'm dehydrated or low in minerals, specifically magnesium and potassium I get restless leg. So, also try a mineral supplement at bedtime or low sugar gator aid.

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Clover29 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:07:04 GMT

Iron deficiency can be another cause. My ex had it, in his case I think it was genetic, since his mother had it too.

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santorini — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:41:44 GMT

Do you drink carbonated drinks? Take sinus medicine? I have read that those can be triggers.

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Cat From FL — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:26:12 GMT

I do drink Diet Pepsi from time to time - not every day. I've noticed this usually starts right before I want to go to bed. I'll be okay all day and then it suddenly ""hits"" at night.

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Hellodemocrat — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:07:16 GMT

My dr prescribed Pramipexole tab. 0.125MG, one a day at nite. And it works.

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okiebug — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:34:13 GMT

On 6/21/2014 Rocker said: My dr prescribed Pramipexole tab. 0.125MG, one a day at nite. And it works.

That's what I take as well, but at a higher dose. Restless leg is one of the syndromes it works on - it works on neuromuscular issues.

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lolakimono — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:38:30 GMT

Antidepressants can trigger this too, if you're on one of those.

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Cindy80 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:39:10 GMT

I've had it for several years. Iron deficiency can be a culprit. My dr. Said the ins.companies want them to test for iron, before prescribing anything. It can be very annoying. Good luck!

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:44:58 GMT

My middle daughter has this. We'd be sitting in our car (three girls in the back seat) and she'd have to sit in the middle because she'd have to straighten out and bend her legs (she called it crack them). The Pediatrician told us what it was when she was young.

She also gets bad leg pain. We took her to Children's Hospital (you have no idea every time my girls got sick my late husband took them to Children's Hospital in DC and they always knew the answers). They diagnosed her and told us to try to watch the amount of gluten she ate.

Also, I know this is different, but all three of my girls (along with me) have dairy allergies. One thing that helps this daughter with her leg pain and the need to move and crack her legs is if she very drastically limits the amount of dairy she eats.

For instance, if she wants pizza, if she doesn't scrape off almost all of the cheese within 1 or 2 days (sometimes hours) she'll experience these same symptoms.

I don't know if any of this helps, I think it's trial and error.

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ccassaday — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:52:00 GMT

Iron deficiency can,definitely cause it. But also take a look at any medications. I was on one for my appetite and it gave me insomnia and restless leg. When I stopped the next night no restless leg.

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piperbay — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 01:24:23 GMT

I know that taking Magnesium has helped me with this. Dr. Weil recommends taking calcium citrate (500 mg.) and Magnesium (about 250 mg) to help with this problem.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 01:26:39 GMT

Yes, piper, I remember them saying that too.

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sandy53 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 02:24:06 GMT

What does it feel like? My mother used to describe it as "jim-jams." I describe it is an deep ache, but not a pain, that is relieved by movement. It is not the same as a muscle ache that you would get from exercise nor a tingle like your legs going to sleep.

I don't take medication, but I always take Advil before a concert, flight, or long car trip as a preventative. And I take one Advil PM every night before bed.

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EnglishRose88 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 02:48:55 GMT

I have RLS due to iron deficiency. I've had it for years. Sometimes I also have it in my arms with a constant need to move them. I take klonopin and that takes care of it.

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Thrive — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:27:19 GMT

I have RLS and I feel the need to constantly move my feet and legs when I am relaxing. I don't have any pain with it. I don't take any medication for it

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BarbiHollywood — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:32:07 GMT

You're going to think I'm making this up but I assure you I'm not. My mother suffered from this for a while. Her doctor told her to take a Children's Flinstone Vitamin with Iron. Worked like a charm. I kid you not. Give it a try, I hope it works for you.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:38:28 GMT

On 6/21/2014 sandy53 said:
What does it feel like? My mother used to describe it as "jim-jams." I describe it is an deep ache, but not a pain, that is relieved by movement. It is not the same as a muscle ache that you would get from exercise nor a tingle like your legs going to sleep.

I don't take medication, but I always take Advil before a concert, flight, or long car trip as a preventative. And I take one Advil PM every night before bed.

Does Advil contain acetaminophen? if it does be cautious taking it every night. My aunt did this with Tylenol PM after my uncle died to help her sleep and was denied life insurance; they said her risk of liver damage was too high due to taking it nightly.