Wellness

[Cat From FL]

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!

[qualitygal]

I get up and take Ibprofen.

[Nightowlz]

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.

[okiebug]

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.

[Clover29]

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

[santorini]

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

[Cat From FL]

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.

[Hellodemocrat]

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

[okiebug]

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.

[lolakimono]

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