I've been trying the L-theanine too, since I first read about it. I have been able to sleep through the night until about 5:30 when I start stirring around because of the burning, but can usually go back to sleep for another hour. Beforehand, I usually had to get up between 2:30 and 3:00 to put some lotion with menthol on my feet and legs.

I've been using this "Lasting Touch" that I got at Whole Foods--it has menthol, camphor, capsaicin, MSM, Chondroitin, Glucosamine, and Arnica in it. It's made in Arlington, TX, so maybe it's only available in their stores in Texas, I don't really know. We live near Dallas. This one has a red cap, and they make another one with a blue cap, but it doesn't have menthol. I tried them both originally, but settled on the red cap. However, yesterday I ordered some Biofreeze from I-Herb to compare and to have another option. So many of you all endorse Biofreeze that I want to try it. Joan