Restless Legs!! - Fibromyalgia Message Board

jessi80 · 08-28-2007, 04:27 AM

HI!

I have been struggling with restless leg syndrome terribly lately. It's to the point I can barely sleep anymore. I see my doctor in 2 weeks but is there anything anyone can suggest to cope with this? I had struggled with this a lot a couple of years ago and it seemed to go away but now that I am weaning myself off my fentanyl patch it's come back full fledge! I am going crazy.

Trying to stay strong!

Thank you!!

jessi80 · 08-28-2007, 04:35 AM

Hi!

I have been struggling with restless legs syndrome really badly lately. I see my doctor in 2 weeks but does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this? I used to stuggle with this a couple of years ago but it seemed to resolve itself. Now that I am weaning myself off the Fentanyl patch its coming back full fledge and I can barely sleep.

Trying to stay sane!

Thanks!!

bluelakelady · 08-28-2007, 08:42 AM

hi jessie,
when mine is flaring up i take a short walk before bed time. for some reason exercise before sleep helps us fibro/rls kids sleep better. had a doc tell me this. tried it and it worked. simple solutions always blow my mind. i sure hope this helps you. have you tried neurontin for rls? i take that now and have for years. i have breakthru symptoms that are doable.
peace,
bluelakelady

jessi80 · 08-28-2007, 09:40 AM

Thank you so much! I will try that. I think I was on that for a while a few years ago. I definitely will talk to my doc about going back on something. Thanks again!!

bluelakelady · 08-28-2007, 09:45 AM

you are most welcome. anytime. i have tried other meds for rls and i always go back to neurontin. i take 4 pills at bedtime. you may require it during the day also. i tried that but found it did not seem to make any change for me.
peace,
bluelakelady