Restless Legs

[cabarle]

Damn -

Seems like you guys came through again for me. My Restless legs have increased in intensity lately and I can't sleep at all. At first, I thought it was my mattress. I've changed beds, tried sleeping on the couch, slept with & without the dog. By the way, my dog used to sleep with our daughter, but the dog has decided she likes sleeping with "Mommy & Daddy" The dog is able to go from awake to snoring in 4 minutes.  A while back I was given a prescription for some sleeping pills and they tend to "help." I don't feel I'm addicted to them because of the infrequent nature I take them.

I guess it's off the Neurologist I go. Dammit.

[flip]

The FDA has approved Requip and Mirapex for treatment of RLS. You might ask your doctor about them.

[kellyt]

I think I'll mention it to my neph at my next appointment.  However, I'm going to try the penny treatment first.  I don't want to have purchase another script if I can avoid it.

I first thought it might be a phosphorus thing.  I noticed that if I had a lot of cheese late in the day I had it really bad.  I started taking my Tums regularly and stopped eating cheese after lunch if at all possible and it seemed to help.  But lately I've been really holding off totally on the cheese and it's still bugging the crap out of me.  It feels like I'm vibrating internally.  I just kick and arch my back all day & night.  Oh yeah, and scream.  It's the most odd and frustrating feeling!!!

[angela515]

Yeah... like I said... since I started Requip when it first came out, my RLS has not been a problem. Great stuff.

[flip]

I got a new script today for RLS. It's Sinemet. I'll try it tonight and let you all know how it does.

[Loretta]

For those of you who are on Requip, How long did it start before it started helping? 
Does it work kind of like anti-depresaants where it has to build up over time?
Thanks,
Loretta

[flip]

The Sinemet started working on the second day and I haven't had a single twitch since.