Thanks Bill, but I usually am a very good sleeper and am inclined to steer clear of any ongoing drugs. I saw the doc yesterday she said it could still be a result of tx drugs in my body. I dont know, as I have had episodes of this before tx and I have had no real issues the last couple of weeks since tx finished. Then this all of a sudden, it bothers me during the day also. Any way she gave me some mild sleepers to try for a few days and hopes that will get me through until the RLS passes. Lets hope.

My wife has suffered from this for years found out about it because she could break windows and collapse roofs when snoreing, safe she does not use a computer.  Anyways she was tested for sleep apnea and the RLS is what was found.  She takes prescribed Pms-Ropinirole .25mg  Take two tablet before bedtime.  Other name on prescription was Ropinirole Hydrocloride.

Bill

I'll try the warm shower, I do the others and only have caffine via  two coffee's in the morning.

I had RLS  occasionally before tx. No problen on tx. But now it is back again really badly. whilst on tx I was taking codine (panadine forte) two, at the most four a day, I was worried it was a withdrawal but it has been a week since I have had any at all and I certainly have no cravings for it. This is driving me nuts, I slept better on tx because I was so tired

Any sugestions or similar experiences?

Edit- pescribed by doc and approved by gastro.

Tee he-he-he, You guys are cracking me up, that trail will fill in sex, I mean in a sec.    Iris

I can see it now. A new facial expression named "the RLS Grin".

Easy to get, hard to get rid of.

Alan

Bet you'd have no trouble recruiting for THOSE trials!

Where do I sign???

Brad

(Geno 1a, Incivek triple TX, in week 23 of 24!!!)

innerview wrote:

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 I like all of the suggestions, thank you all, but this one is definitely worth serious investigation. 

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Hahaha......maybe a clinical trial should be started to explore this idea further.   

Imagine the data:  98% reported vast improvement in RLS.....and could not stop smiling.

wilsondog wrote:

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At risk of being completely frank here, there have been studies that have concluded the only sure cure for restless legs is a good strong orgasm! Seriously, it works!

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 I like all of the suggestions, thank you all, but this one is definitely worth serious investigation. 

Kate,

You are exactly right. At my house we have discovered that when the "nervous kness" hit either or us, we know the solution. We discovered it quite by accident, but have benefited many times. Thankfully, there is no cumulative effect. Each case must be handled separately.

Alan

I've had restless leg syndrome for years and have tried exercise, drugs, and everything else under the stars, including the Highland tabs.  Somehow my husband and I figured out that if we got busy, we both were able to fall asleep easily and he had no reason to be annoyed at me for keeping him awake.  In fact, he never complains when I start twitching anymore!  The great thing is you don't need a partner to get relief!  To answer Iris' question, I just do it as needed, I don't think there is a cumulitive effect, but it can't hurt!

Sleep well everybody!

Maybe, I'm not,...uh..."doing it "enuf, but Kate, are you saying you need to drop everything and get that "over" with before you have any relief or, doing it on a regular basis will keep the restless legs at bay??? The Hylands remedy works real well for me, (when I can get it) but I have a theory about this restless legs thing, ...so many people have it, to varying degrees. Have you all had a polio vaccine some time in your life? They never knew what the long term effects of that might be,...could this be it? I know, I know pretty wild idea, but whada ya think? Hummmm, Iris

Hi Innerview.

First off, I love the avatar.

You know, I had  some of the leg problems too, after some of my first Peg. shots.  Benedryl (diphenhydramine) helped a little. It got better after the incivek was finished.

Also wilsondog's suggestion is worth a (couple?) tries ;))

Brad

(Geno 1a, Invivek triple Tx, Und. since wk 4, now in week 23 of 24)

At risk of being completely frank here, there have been studies that have concluded the only sure cure for restless legs is a good strong orgasm! Seriously, it works!

It started a couple of nights ago. Last night didn't get a lot of sleep and today still feeling pain and irritation in the legs. Can't sit still and don't have the energy to move around. Any help or guidence appreciated.

Mark

i do know that epsom salts (magnesium) in a nice hot bath is good for that.... and i have heard on of 'hylands restless leg" that you can buy in the states...

after gettin clean off hard drugs, i know a little bit bout restless legs, not pleasant either. good luck.

ive had a bit of it too, specially when i am really tired... reminds me of being a kid when you are up too late.... so i turn everything off and head for bed... no fighting it.