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Health

captain queeg

(11,780 posts) Wed Apr 6, 2022, 05:37 PM Apr 2022

Anyone suffer from restless leg syndrone? [View all]

I’ve read about it and know someone who has it. Started a couple weeks ago and really been bad the last few days. I’m 65 and had never experienced it in the past. When did it start for you? Did it hit you suddenly or develop gradually? Any good tips for dealing with it?

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Anyone suffer from restless leg syndrone? [View all] captain queeg Apr 2022 OP

Yup. Magnesium citrate works for me. SheltieLover Apr 2022 #1

I know someone who's dealt with it for years, finally got lasting relief with Requip, chia Apr 2022 #2

I was offered Requip a long time ago and declined. Laffy Kat Apr 2022 #15

I developed RLS after spine surgery. brer cat Apr 2022 #3

i AM 80 now chillfactor Apr 2022 #4

yes a few times a week for short durations, only when lying in bed at night. msongs Apr 2022 #5

I find it helps to drink plenty of water, then having to pee all night. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #6

A banana a day C_U_L8R Apr 2022 #7

All of the above recommendations are good but it must be remembered that RLS is related to in2herbs Apr 2022 #8

I use compression socks when I feel it coming on at night in bed. Often that stops it and RKP5637 Apr 2022 #9

Have a friend who uses edible cannabis Doc Sportello Apr 2022 #10

Have you changed any medications lately? Warpy Apr 2022 #11

Many Causes of Restless Leg Syndrome IroningBored Apr 2022 #12

Thank you for your post. Elessar Zappa Apr 2022 #13

Thanks to all who commented. This is the first time I have noticed it captain queeg Apr 2022 #14