Does anyone have Experiance with rls from methadone wds?

[hayls0324]

I have been off methadone since December 26, so just about 2 weeks. All the painful symptoms are gone but I have a really rough time sleeping because of restless arms and legs! It's driving me nuts! Is this normal? I pray someone can help me! Thank you:)

[VICourageous]

Hi my name is vickie and I too am in 4 months of recovery. I was on methedone for over 12 yrs. I started to snort it with adderral and had clonazepam at night. I went down to 30mg and went cold trukey. It was the hardest thing i have down but the rewards are god send. I went through satges of withdrws. I do highly believe in the vit/min I used mag oil, baths, mag caps,D's and cal powder after a month of being clean. It took 2 months for me to sleep OK.and calm down. Like I said in another post , they say it comes in waves for a year or so. I read we will have post withdraws sym that come and go mild. Also it takes a yr or so for the brain transmitters and such to come around I take alot of natural vit/min and eat right I do feel for sure it helps. I am 56 and have been doing drugs/booze alomost all my life so for that I am blessed I am coming around quickly. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TRUST ME IT DOES GET BETTER DAY BY DAY. I also like to pass on the videos I watched regardign the disese of addiction. (Pleasures unwoolven, some from a bettyford place and others on the internet) This saved my but and so does giving to my god and going to aa/na. Remember its your recovery and you play it your way. Good Luck to us all and KEEP ON TRUCKIN

[Jenelle2020]

Hi there, I am not off my methadone yet but my doctor has already prescribed me Neurontin for rls. I have heard from others that came off methadone that it worked wonders for them. I don't know if you are in to taking another med but it might be worth talking to your doctor about it, you wouldn't need to be on it that long. I am on 6mgs right now but I am going to make sure I have some Neurontin on hand for when my time comes. Just a thought............

[sandy535353]

all sorts of restless leg remedies as well.

[sandy535353]

try Haylan's restless leg vitamins. You can get in a health food store, they also have a cream by the same company. I used aspercreme also when I ran out of the other stuff. Sometimes it calms the legs down and sometimes it doesnt. I had that for 4 weeks. Banana's and magnesium, calcium and vit D in a combo may help as well, but time is your best friend.

[hayls0324]

That's good, phew! And I agree it's my worst symptom as well!

[DEMONTHADONE]

Congrats!! Ur were I wanna b soon!! How long were u on n how many mgs are u coming off of?? The ppl here r great n very helpful. Wish u the best n keep on posting!!

[Andie015]

It's a terrible feeling...it's one of my top worst symptoms. You just feel like you need to stretch and squirm constantly. You are doing such a great job... Don't let a little funny feeling deter you... It will be gone shortly....

[Andie015]

I'm sorry ....I meant it DOESN'T last very long....big difference :)

[notordinary]

Yw girl. Hope it helps.
Congrats on your clean time. Your doing great!!

[hayls0324]

Thank you notordinary I will check that out. I am doing my best to get out for at least a half hour walk a day, and working up. I know it's not much but I'm really out of shape. Andie015, I know what you mean, I have it from one shoulder through my chest to my other shoulder!

[Andie015]

Unfortunately it's so common. I also had the same sensation in my midsection. It's a really hard feeling to describe...just an uncomfortable uneasiness in the gut. It does go away...just ride it out and it will go away. I found that its not one of the withdrawal symptoms that lasts very long. Keep on the right track and you will feel so much better.... Good luck!!!

[notordinary]

The clondine should be helping a lot.  
How much exercise are you getting? walking seems to help also. As you probably all ready know this. :-)

[notordinary]

Hi sorry you are still having rls.
The person to ask is worried878. Do a search rls. There you will find part way down the page where worried involved in a study posted.
Hope this helps.

[hayls0324]

Thank you! I do take hot baths before I attempt to sleep but when I realized it wasn't just when I was trying to sleep but all the time, I was a little concerned. If it takes about 3 weeks then I'm on my way! Ive been taking vitamins and clonodine for it but as I'm sure you know, I don't get very much restful sleep!

[weaver71]

Oh yeah that's a methadone norm. I had to sleep on the floor to let my wife sleep. My arms coiled like snakes and my legs kicked like a donkey, for about 3 weeks. Nothing with methadone happens all at once, the muscle cramps and rls/ras will fade out. Cal./Mag./Zinc helps a lot. Really hot epsom salt baths help also. You've come a long way, nice work.