I tell ya, F2U, the only thing that helps me is Requip. I've been taking it for a couple of years now...increased doses because that's what happens with this disorder...
I work out 3-5 days per week, so I know that exercise doesn't help me. And I've noticed that if I take my dose of medicine later than usual, I'm awake with crazy legs for hours that night.
This is probably one of the worst sxs I deal with, because it drives me almost beyond crazy when it's bad. I hate it.
Are you on Requip or one of the other meds for RLS?

Hi friend,

Are you sure it's RLS and not spasticity? RLS would make you kick in your sleep usually.

Spasticity feels like everything is tight and achy, and it can be (but is not always) accompanied by spasms (like Charlie Horse cramps). These are the kind of exercises I do for spasticity:

http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/stretc...eg-stretch.asp

I also lay on my side and lift one leg up and down in a disciplined way. Sometimes I change it up by stopping 1/3 of the way down, then 2/3, then to the floor. I do as many as I can (5 - 10 is a sufficient start). I do both sides. (I do the same exercise while lying in my back.)

Sometimes I lay on my side, bend my leg so that the knee is pointing out, then lift the bent leg into the sky, close my leg, straighten it . . . and do that several times on each side.

I also do foot/ankle rolls, MANY times a day.

It may take a week or two to make a difference.

Here's some ideas for RLS (I don't get that, but my b/f does):

http://health.howstuffworks.com/home...s-syndrome.htm

Cherie

Jo,
Thanks for the websites. I'm going to check them out. Just what I needed...info! Appreciate it.

Debbie,
No I don't take anything. Haven't pursued it. But have mentioned to dr. They haven't pursued it either. I will talk to them again if I don't get some relief.

Cherie,
Actually, I'm not sure it is RLS. It could be the spasticity. I'm too tired tonight, but want to try some of these excercises and find if it gives some relief. I just find myself wanting to stretch the muscles but just can't get them stretched enough to get real relief.

Thank you so much for the help! I greatly appreciate it.

The only thing that relieves my RLS when it gets bad is Yoga stretches. There are many books, CDs, DVDs, etc. that can teach you some simple moves, and the balance poses work great on the thighs, and hips, as abs and back muscles (my back muscles can even get restless at times).

Once you learn a few moves be sure to hold the maximum position as long as possible, pulling your muscles taut. This will ease the restlessness, as well as improve muscle tone, and help with your balance. There's been more than one time I've gotten up out of bed at 2 am to do yoga to ease RLS. Sometimes only 5 minutes is all I need. Sometimes more.

Good luck. This stuff really blows bigtime.