Question:
What is restless leg syndrome?

I'd never heard of it before but it sounds like it could be what my problem is.    — Meredith A. (posted on July 24, 2001)

July 24, 2001
Hi, the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation at www.rls.org is just packed with info on restless legs syndrome. Hugs, Joy
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July 24, 2001
I suffer from restless leg syndrome and take Permax for it which helps quite a bit. The symptoms I have begin in the early evening when my legs are at rest. I feel as though I have something crawling inside my legs and get these electrical feeling jolts which make my legs jerk. The only thing that relieves it is getting up and walking or stretching my legs. But it starts right back up the minute I rest my legs. It is particularly bad at bedtime and keeps me from sleeping. Talk to your doctor about medication, it has made a big difference for me. Good Luck.
   — Brenda H.

July 24, 2001
Hi! I have this problem too.The way I have managed it without taking a prescription is I take a potassium supplement ,which you can pick up at Wal-Mart,every evening after dinner and that has taken care of the RLS.You may want to try this first and see if it helps before you go to the doctor.Good luck!
   — Julie V.

July 24, 2001
I also have this problem. My doctor recommended drinking a small glass of orange juice a day. At first after the surgery, I could not tolerate orange juice, but I found a low acid, no pulp made by Minute Maid. I found this at Wal-Mart. Also, I started using a mineral salt in very hot water and massaging my legs right before bed. It has a lavendar scent to help me relax and sleep better.
   — Tere F.

July 28, 2001
I have restless leg syndrome. It doesn't happen every nite, but when it does, i just can't get comfortable. When I do get comfortable, my legs can't. I feel like they have to be constantly repositioned. My Dr. prescribed neuronton. This really helps me. Good luck. Also, my son has the same thing.
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