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What Treatments Are Effective For Restless Legs Syndrome?

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Cairns, AU

i have tried everything from high strength magnesium and muscle salts, topical treatments from the store, massage and medication such as sifrol to help with my restless legs but nothing seems to work! my legs are the worst at night with crawling sensations in the backs of my calves that radiate into my lower back. please help, my legs are getting to the stage where it's interrupting and hindering my ability to sleep on a nightly basis. 😒

November 14, 2016
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I was having a lot a trouble with RLS until I tried a patch called Neupro. It works for 24 hours.

November 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have ur iron level checked. My dr told me that rls gets worse when ur iron is low. He did a blood test n my iron was very low... have iron deficiency anemia. He sent me for iron infusion therapy n I havent had rls for 5 mos.

November 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I would not personally recommend nortriptyline as antidepressants can worsen RLS because they mess with dopamine. But a few people say they help. I would suggest Dopamine drugs like Pramiprexol, gabapentin and if these fail codeine or tramadol. All can have harsh side effects depending on the person, while some do really well. Dopamine drugs are usally the first choice as these have the most evidence. I personally use 30mg of codeine in the evening and 30mg before bed. I also use CBD Hemp oil which has been very helpful with little side effects...basically its a legal form of cannabis you can get from health stores it has zero psychoactive properties and does not get you high.

November 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take natural supplements. Since starting them, my RLS is gone. My 31 y/o daughter had the same results for her RLS. I would love to give you more info. If you are interested, let me know.

November 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had a sleep study done and discovered I have Sleep Apnea and Restless Leg. Since I've been using my CPAP machine for Sleep Apnea, no more Restless Leg!

November 14, 2016

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