RLS with a twist ! - Restless Leg Syndrome Message Board

Freddy Jabbour · 06-18-2001, 12:19 PM

Hi There
I have RLS just like a lot of people out there, but I know what's causing mine. You see, the Hamsting muscles in my legs are tight (I mean EXTREMELY tight) which causing me to have the RLS at night from twiching to jerking and even kicking (my poor girlfriend) and not to mention the lack of sleep, which in turn is causing me a lot of other problems. I've tried stretching, massages, physical therapy and muscle relaxants to try to loosen these muscles up but nothing seems to work.
I was wondering if any of you good people out there have the same problem and what are you doing to deal with it. Any information you can give me would be appreciated. THANX.

Baglady · 06-18-2001, 01:19 PM

Hi Freddie!

RLS is one of those odd syndromes that they really have no idea what causes it. My best suggestion to you is given by way of personal experience. Originally I just thought I was hyperactive, I'm always in motion my husband claims - even when I'm sleeping. I finally went and has a sleep study done (just to hush up the hubby)and was diagnosed with both sleep apnea and RLS/RLMD (severe).

The only 'cure' is medication, I'm afraid. I found the prospect of taking pills every night for the rest of my life just to get a decent nights sleep depressing to say the least. But, gave it a try (again, to preserve the peace with hubby). But, gotta love that hard headed man of mine - he was right.

3 years later, with my CPAP and Klonopin I lead a better quality of life than I had ever thought possible. I am physically and emotionally more stable, and have energy to get up and do! I quit my desk job (that exhuased me daily) and opened a one-woman wholesale nursery!! Hard work, and I go to bed tired and get up refreshed. I wish you the same.