She has my greatest sympathy. I,m no expert but if her legs just jump at night she could have restless leg syndrome if it happens during the day it may be part of a movement disorder.  My husband suffers from restless leg syndrome and it used to drive him and me mad as he couldnt sleep because of it. He was prescribed  neurontin which stopped it all together. Obviousely I am not an expert and know nothing about the medications the lady is taking so you would be wise to consult your Dr as there may be reasons why she has not been precribed or diagnosed as having RLS. Hope this helps a little. I,m sure someone else on the forum will comment who knows more than me. Take Care.

she has been but on the requip for RLS 3x a day some times i thanks she is just doing it to get attestion but with her you don't know can any one come up with something to help me faitheclipse

Why was the decision made to give this woman meds for restless leg syndrome?  Was she hurting herself, or sleeping poorly?  Was it given as a precaution that she might be hurt/fall because of the condition? If she has had this for over a year, she is probably used to the condition and actually sleeps well with it. The pills you are giving her restricts her ability to walk and exercise, but keeps her in her bed.  It sounds to me like she misses the movement and she hates being in bed all the time, too, so she cries and doesn't sleep and she is tired, grumpy, and unhappy.  She can't do anything about it and feels helpless.  If she has always been an active woman, this would be Hell for her.  If the movement isn't hurting her, and she is sleeping well even with the LRS, then talk to the doctor about the pros and cons of controlling the severity rather than getting rid of the restlessness altogether.  What does she want to do about this condition?  Allow her to make or contribute to the decision.  Even if she isn't "all there" she will know what she wants even through the fog.  Hang in there.  Caregivers have a tough time. Take care of yourself, too.

Calcium, potassium, and magnesium tend to help my mother in law with her restless legs. Just be careful with supplements not to overdo it.