RLS Question

[hendi51]

I have severe RLS. Any time I sit down from about 11 am on I feel the creepy crawlies, then the kicking, stretching starts. I take a 2 mg Requip at bedtime and now my doctor has added a 1 mg Klonopin. That makes me so sleepy I'm usually in bed by 7:30 which I hate. How does a person get through the day with RLS symptoms. I forgot to add I have had RLS  for many years but it continues to get worse.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Good mam. Take care

[hendi51]

I have suffered with RLS for many years and have tried everything you mentioned plus the meds. This past week I have accidently found a treatment that works. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and was using my tens unit. Lo and behold my rls symptoms didn't appear. This is the third day without them and believe me it is a miracle!!!! I had the symptoms everyday usually from about midday on and now I can't believe I'm not having them. I sure am enjoying it though.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Along with the medications, follow good sleep hygiene measures like going to bed at the same time, waking up at the same time, avoidance of alcohol, smoking and caffeinated beverages. This will help to reduce the severity of symptoms of RLS. Also, moderate exercise, yoga and meditation and massages and warm baths may help with the symptoms. Try these.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.