Nighthawk
01-12-2001, 11:46 AM
I can't believe it! I just read these posts and realized that I am NOT crazy! I didn't know that this thing was even diagnosable (if that's even a word!?) This is exactly what I suffer from. At night I have a lot of trouble getting to sleep because my legs are 'crawling'. I can be so tired that I could fall asleep standing up, but if I lay down for longer than 20 seconds, I get the creepy feeling and have to get up. Sometimes it's so bad that I just sit on a chair and rock back and forth for hours!
Another strange thing is the muscle spasms, or whatever they are. Sometimes just as I'm falling asleep my arms or legs will just suddenly flail around for no reason! Heck, last week while I was falling asleep, my left arm jerked and I actually punched my cat!! (sorry Sabrina) It sounds funny but it's quite annoying. I joke with my girlfriend sometimes that when we go to bed she should put a straight jacket on me first. She said a couple of times I almost smacked her in the head while falling asleep!!
I've seen a couple different meds posted here that are supossed to help with RLS. Can anyone tell me which ones work the best? And does anyone else have the same problems that I have with both the RLS and the spasms? Feel free to e-mail me if you don't want to post.
Nighthawk
steveh@losch.net
Another strange thing is the muscle spasms, or whatever they are. Sometimes just as I'm falling asleep my arms or legs will just suddenly flail around for no reason! Heck, last week while I was falling asleep, my left arm jerked and I actually punched my cat!! (sorry Sabrina) It sounds funny but it's quite annoying. I joke with my girlfriend sometimes that when we go to bed she should put a straight jacket on me first. She said a couple of times I almost smacked her in the head while falling asleep!!
I've seen a couple different meds posted here that are supossed to help with RLS. Can anyone tell me which ones work the best? And does anyone else have the same problems that I have with both the RLS and the spasms? Feel free to e-mail me if you don't want to post.
Nighthawk
steveh@losch.net
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Nighthawk
01-15-2001, 02:30 AM
Anyone??
galileo
01-20-2001, 10:23 AM
Hi there. Restless Leg Syndrome, or Myoclonus, can be very disruptive if it stopps you from sleeping. I know several people who got great relief using the precription drug Klonopin. Half a milligram of Klonopin and you should have relief. Many doctors don't know enough about this condition, so consult a neurologist.
DonnaO
01-25-2001, 12:39 PM
Hi,
This may seen "too easy" of a help, but you should try a magnesium/calcium supplement at night before bedtime. It is amazing how something so simple can help, but it DOES work for a lot of people, (including me).
It is something that the body is lacking and needs, and so simple, and cannot hurt you.
Good luck..
This may seen "too easy" of a help, but you should try a magnesium/calcium supplement at night before bedtime. It is amazing how something so simple can help, but it DOES work for a lot of people, (including me).
It is something that the body is lacking and needs, and so simple, and cannot hurt you.
Good luck..
Nighthawk
01-26-2001, 04:15 PM
Donna, I do currently take a multi-vitamin twice a day that has magnesium and calcium in it. So I guess it doesn't do anything for my RLS.
Nighthawk
Nighthawk
cello55
01-29-2001, 01:14 AM
In fact taking magnesium in a multi won't work, that's not what DonnaO is recommending.
But are asking for drugs so why talk about nutient alternatives?
Resent tests with Ropineral have yielded positive results.
It was originally developed to help people with Parkinson's
But alas, all together now, as with most drugs it has side effects.
Good luck.
But are asking for drugs so why talk about nutient alternatives?
Resent tests with Ropineral have yielded positive results.
It was originally developed to help people with Parkinson's
But alas, all together now, as with most drugs it has side effects.
Good luck.
cello55
01-29-2001, 01:52 AM
Here's the complete answer
Treatment for restless legs syndrome is symptomatic. Massage and application of cold compresses may provide temporary
relief. Medications such as temazepam, levodopa/carbidopa, bromocriptine, pergolide mesylate, oxycodone, propoxyphene,
and codeine are effective in relieving the symptoms. However, many of these medications have side effects. Current
research suggests correction of iron deficiency may improve symptoms for some patients.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/restless_doc.htm
Is the place to go for info;
Treatment for restless legs syndrome is symptomatic. Massage and application of cold compresses may provide temporary
relief. Medications such as temazepam, levodopa/carbidopa, bromocriptine, pergolide mesylate, oxycodone, propoxyphene,
and codeine are effective in relieving the symptoms. However, many of these medications have side effects. Current
research suggests correction of iron deficiency may improve symptoms for some patients.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/restless_doc.htm
Is the place to go for info;
BOBF
02-02-2001, 02:12 PM
Suggest you try http://www.rlshelp.org which is the Southern California RLS Support board. There is a wealth of information here for the asking. They also have a medical doctor who responds to every letter. Drugs that are currently being used are discussed along with various side effects. I have had restless leg for over 40 years, tried almost everything available. Currently doing quite well with Mirapex. Best medications now seem to be ones that are for Parkinsons. See a neurologist that is familiar with restless leg. One last thing, once you get to the So Cal RLS board, be sure and read the MyLEGacy essay by Elizabeth Tunison. A link to this is on the first page of the So Cal RLS board. Good luck!!!!
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