Comments on: Restless legs and arms syndrome

By: Kathryndavies236

Kathryndavies236 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:12:00 +0000

This happened to me in hospital, when they did bloods it seemed I was lacking in magnesium!

By: KatDav

KatDav — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:08:00 +0000

Well the same is happening to me this week, had viral meningitis in Feb, was in hospital for a week on cocktail of tramadol and paracetamol, this week the headaches are not there when I wake in the morning so haven’t taken the pills, but each evening like now, the itching starts, the leg and arm jitters, I feel I have to move my limbs all the time, and itch all the time! During my time with the VM headaches I have also given up smoking, I’m proud of this but my god I need a ciggy right now because of these sleepless nights itchiness and jitters…..any ideas what to do? Xxx

By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:44:00 +0000

Place a bar of soap at the foot of you bed under the covers with you. This will stop this behavior.

By: cold

cold — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:59:00 +0000

You may’ve heard masturbation supposedly ‘cures’ this syndrome. People are different, but for me, it’s actually the direct, literal and complete cause of it. Which is just what I need, you know? A ‘cure’ to be an actual cause of the problem itself.

By: Moon And Stars

Moon And Stars — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:13:00 +0000

I have this same problem….it started with just my legs and now it has started doing it in my arms as well. I have tried taking stuff over the counter for it, and while it did help for a while it just doesn’t seem to be doing anything anymore. It is EXTREMELY aggravating and it has gotten so bad that I was to the point where I just walk around and around in circles and cry because walking helps somewhat.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:56:00 +0000

I am currently recovering from dihydrocodeine addiction, by going ‘cold turkey’ (my choice) and experiencing RAS, this I have been told is due to damage to the central nervous system, but will recover with time. It’s most distressing and feels as if there is an electrical current being passed through my body,this can last for up to 2-3 hours and vanish just as fast as it starts.Sleep is impossible.

By: Clpdiaamond

Clpdiaamond — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:59:00 +0000

OmG! This is the first time I have ever heard what I feel put into words! I thought I was nuts! I don’t have the problem in my legs, but I’ve had it in my arms for years! It aggravates me so bad! Not all the time, though, It comes and goes. Seems like I have a week or so of it and then it won’t happen again for months. Not sure what I’m gonna do with it, but I’ll at least start doing some reading! Just typing helps it feel better for tonight anyway :-)

By: 123

123 — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:39:00 +0000

I have the same problem, I know how you feel… makes me crazy!!!!!

By: Tonya Armolt McFalls

Tonya Armolt McFalls — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:10:00 +0000

The medicine for RLS is one of the medications they prescribe for Parkinson’s. I have been taking it for about 6 years maybe 7. It has been so long I can’t remember the exact year. If I do not take the meds my arms and legs feel awful. This is a serious condition if only because it interrupts your sleep and quality of life. Please go to your GP and get some relief. The medication I take is Mirapex.

By: brc55

brc55 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:37:00 +0000

I also started out on Mirapex, one a day then it got worse. went to 2 then 3 now there not workin but by accident I found out that hydocodine cough syrup with the mirapex works great. I had boncontis and could not get over it for 3 months I took the cough surup now they wont give me any more and I’m goin crazy. 3 hrs sleep in 2 days. I wont even sleep with my husband threw the week because I know he has to get up early for work and I woke him everytime I had to move. I also have it in my legs, arms and even neck. I bought a lounge ab which I get on alot and strech to relieve some of the pain. I’m goin back to a nerooligist to see if they have any other suggestions. Hot shower works sometimes for a little while too. Good Luck.