Comments on: Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment That Works http://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/ Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:29:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sandy Schoolshttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2963 Sandy Schools Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:33:43 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2963 I do not mind the questions at all. About the additives. Yes, I am aware that all that stuff in foods could be a problem. But those things were part of the elimination I did, and I saw no difference when not ingesting them. I do however, try to avoid additives as much as possible. I have always been conscious of trying to eat the right things. Yes, my diet has always been healthy except for an occasional indulgence deemed not so good. Exercise as you suggest is not easy for me now. I am 76 years old. The knee bends were something I always used to do and that helped, but my knees will not take it now. I could probably get back to the hiking stuff. I did used to do more outside walking than I do now. I guess that kind of stopped when My husband could no longer do it. Not sure I could handle the push ups, but will try it. As to when this all started. It was directly after my second child was born. I have three. I also had an aunt who had this malady. It began with her after her second child was born. Her RLS was no where near as bad as mine however. Yes, I would say that I have always lived a healthy life style. Sort of a meat and potatoes type with lots of fruit and fresh veggies. In fact now I eat only meats from grass fed animals without antibiotic treatment. That was triggered by the realization that when I took an antibiotic my RLS always flared up. However, I have seen no improvement with this change. Thank you so much for your interest. I can only look forward to no more RLS when I get to heaven. That day will come. I do not mind the questions at all. About the additives. Yes, I am aware that all that stuff in foods could be a problem. But those things were part of the elimination I did, and I saw no difference when not ingesting them. I do however, try to avoid additives as much as possible. I have always been conscious of trying to eat the right things. Yes, my diet has always been healthy except for an occasional indulgence deemed not so good. Exercise as you suggest is not easy for me now. I am 76 years old. The knee bends were something I always used to do and that helped, but my knees will not take it now. I could probably get back to the hiking stuff. I did used to do more outside walking than I do now. I guess that kind of stopped when My husband could no longer do it. Not sure I could handle the push ups, but will try it. As to when this all started. It was directly after my second child was born. I have three. I also had an aunt who had this malady. It began with her after her second child was born. Her RLS was no where near as bad as mine however. Yes, I would say that I have always lived a healthy life style. Sort of a meat and potatoes type with lots of fruit and fresh veggies. In fact now I eat only meats from grass fed animals without antibiotic treatment. That was triggered by the realization that when I took an antibiotic my RLS always flared up. However, I have seen no improvement with this change. Thank you so much for your interest. I can only look forward to no more RLS when I get to heaven. That day will come.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2960 Robert Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:43:38 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2960 Hi Sandy, What other types of exercises have you tried? I used to find that walking alone was not enough. I find it helps to do more intensive exercises like lunges, squats, push-ups, hiking (uphill), pull-ups (if you can manage), star-jumps, and more... These tend to exhaust your muscles better, and make you feel like you had a good workout. And what are your eating habits like? You say, that you take calcium and magnesium supplements, but would you say your overall diet is healthy and balanced? Are you possibly allergic or sensitive to certain food additives, like preservatives, MSG (flavor enhancers), Aspartame (artificial sweeteners), colorants, or any additive with a E, followed by a number (eg. E302)? Also, what were the tell-tale signs when you started to experience RLS for the first time? And did anything change in your life back then set off the condition? Would you say you were living a relatively healthy life back then? I know these questions may seem a little personal to answer, but it does help figure out why you got RLS in the first place. Robert Hi Sandy,

What other types of exercises have you tried? I used to find that walking alone was not enough. I find it helps to do more intensive exercises like lunges, squats, push-ups, hiking (uphill), pull-ups (if you can manage), star-jumps, and more… These tend to exhaust your muscles better, and make you feel like you had a good workout.

And what are your eating habits like? You say, that you take calcium and magnesium supplements, but would you say your overall diet is healthy and balanced? Are you possibly allergic or sensitive to certain food additives, like preservatives, MSG (flavor enhancers), Aspartame (artificial sweeteners), colorants, or any additive with a E, followed by a number (eg. E302)?

Also, what were the tell-tale signs when you started to experience RLS for the first time? And did anything change in your life back then set off the condition? Would you say you were living a relatively healthy life back then? I know these questions may seem a little personal to answer, but it does help figure out why you got RLS in the first place.

Robert

]]> By: Sandy Schoolshttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2942 Sandy Schools Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:05:08 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2942 Thank You Robert. Yes I am familiar with all you say and have tried going off the Mirapex gradually but it was intolerable and I had to return to it. I am aware of the side affects. I in fact have gained 20 pounds over the 2 years I have been using Mirapex. Believe me, I would prefer not to be using it. Exercises of course helps, and that was all I needed when this first began years ago, but I have long since gotten past that simple solution. I can exercise yes, but the sensation returns shortly after. My tread mill is helpful for relief as well as a hot shower along with my muscle vibrator. I take high doses of calcium and magnesium and I do believe that helps. Thank You Robert. Yes I am familiar with all you say and have tried going off the Mirapex gradually but it was intolerable and I had to return to it. I am aware of the side affects. I in fact have gained 20 pounds over the 2 years I have been using Mirapex. Believe me, I would prefer not to be using it. Exercises of course helps, and that was all I needed when this first began years ago, but I have long since gotten past that simple solution. I can exercise yes, but the sensation returns shortly after. My tread mill is helpful for relief as well as a hot shower along with my muscle vibrator. I take high doses of calcium and magnesium and I do believe that helps.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2940 Robert Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:18:01 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2940 Hi Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about your chronic RBS (as you like to call it). I really do not know how you have managed to "cope" with it for so long! You mentioned you had tried elimination diets, but what about certain exercises? Did those help at all? Since you have been on medication for so long, you may be starting to get side-effects from long-term use, which could actually be exacerbating the condition, or bringing on more symptoms (like the uneven breathing and feeling exhausted). You can read more about Mirapex side-effects <a href="http://www.drugs.com/sfx/mirapex-side-effects.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Like I mentioned before, medications and elimination diets are often used as treatment, but so are certain exercises, which I really feel you should have a go at. And if at all possible, try to ween yourself off the drugs. Hi Sandy,

I’m so sorry to hear about your chronic RBS (as you like to call it). I really do not know how you have managed to “cope” with it for so long! You mentioned you had tried elimination diets, but what about certain exercises? Did those help at all? Since you have been on medication for so long, you may be starting to get side-effects from long-term use, which could actually be exacerbating the condition, or bringing on more symptoms (like the uneven breathing and feeling exhausted). You can read more about Mirapex side-effects here.

Like I mentioned before, medications and elimination diets are often used as treatment, but so are certain exercises, which I really feel you should have a go at. And if at all possible, try to ween yourself off the drugs.

]]> By: Sandyhttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2923 Sandy Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:02:42 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2923 I have had RLS for over 50 years. By the way, RLS is misnamed. It should be called RBS (Restless Body Syndrome). I have tried elimination diets along with every medication normally given for the disease. I do take Mirapex at the moment. It works most of the time to the point of keeping me from suicide, but does not give me total relief. I want to sit and read but I cannot. I want to sleep but usually have to take a narcotic. That only lasts about 4 hours. I have a great deal of trouble concentrating. My breathing is uneven. Right now it is early morning and my hands and arms feel like...well, I really do not know how to describe it. There is no actual pain as one would think of pain. It is an odd sensation inside or underneath my skin. Or perhaps deeper than that somewhere between the bones and the skin. It is not to be described as "unpleasant". That is a word that people use who have never experienced this most debilitating sensation that takes your breath away.. All I know is, it leaves me exhausted and unable to function with clarity, and only gets worse with each passing day. I am desperate. I have had RLS for over 50 years. By the way, RLS is misnamed. It should be called RBS (Restless Body Syndrome). I have tried elimination diets along with every medication normally given for the disease. I do take Mirapex at the moment. It works most of the time to the point of keeping me from suicide, but does not give me total relief. I want to sit and read but I cannot. I want to sleep but usually have to take a narcotic. That only lasts about 4 hours. I have a great deal of trouble concentrating. My breathing is uneven. Right now it is early morning and my hands and arms feel like…well, I really do not know how to describe it. There is no actual pain as one would think of pain. It is an odd sensation inside or underneath my skin. Or perhaps deeper than that somewhere between the bones and the skin. It is not to be described as “unpleasant”. That is a word that people use who have never experienced this most debilitating sensation that takes your breath away.. All I know is, it leaves me exhausted and unable to function with clarity, and only gets worse with each passing day. I am desperate.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2358 Robert Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:45:20 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2358 Hi Megine, I know how frustrating and debilitating it can be to have restless legs. Just like you, I used to lose hours of sleep every night trying to lay still. The kicking your legs routine sounds quite common and it may be that you're simply not getting enough exercise during the day. How much exercise do you currently get? Robert Hi Megine,

I know how frustrating and debilitating it can be to have restless legs. Just like you, I used to lose hours of sleep every night trying to lay still.
The kicking your legs routine sounds quite common and it may be that you’re simply not getting enough exercise during the day. How much exercise do you currently get?

Robert

]]> By: Meginehttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-2349 Megine Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:44:06 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-2349 I have had RLS for as long as I can remember the only thing I have found that helps is requip and laying on my stomach and kicking my legs but only works about 40%of the time I cry all the time I go anywhere from 3 to 5 days without sleeping I want to cut my arms and legs off all the time ive accidentally punched my husband kicked my daughter in the face I feel like im losing control I cant handle it I need sometjing else I have had RLS for as long as I can remember the only thing I have found that helps is requip and laying on my stomach and kicking my legs but only works about 40%of the time I cry all the time I go anywhere from 3 to 5 days without sleeping I want to cut my arms and legs off all the time ive accidentally punched my husband kicked my daughter in the face I feel like im losing control I cant handle it I need sometjing else

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-1916 Robert Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:17:46 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-1916 Hi Rena, If you feel that you need a second opinion, then by all means get one. If it is RLS that you have, then have you considered trying the natural alternatives first, before relying on heavy medications? If the pain is too unbearable, then it may be a good idea to stick to the pain meds. But remember that these will simply treat the symptoms and not the root cause of your RLS. You could always browse the site to see what other treatment options are available. Hi Rena,

If you feel that you need a second opinion, then by all means get one. If it is RLS that you have, then have you considered trying the natural alternatives first, before relying on heavy medications?

If the pain is too unbearable, then it may be a good idea to stick to the pain meds. But remember that these will simply treat the symptoms and not the root cause of your RLS. You could always browse the site to see what other treatment options are available.

]]> By: Renahttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-1906 Rena Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:32:36 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-1906 I was just diagnosed with RLS, but I am unsure if they are right b/c they tested me for many things that all came up negative and said that it had to be RLS. Yes, I have bad pain at night but I also have a lot of pain during the day too. They said that it wasn't a blood clot and that my spine and back were fine and they tested my muscle tissue which they said was fine too. I just want to know that I am getting treatment for the right thing. For now, they just gave me pain meds and I am supposed to come back to see what treatment they will start me on. Should I get a second opinion? I was just diagnosed with RLS, but I am unsure if they are right b/c they tested me for many things that all came up negative and said that it had to be RLS. Yes, I have bad pain at night but I also have a lot of pain during the day too. They said that it wasn’t a blood clot and that my spine and back were fine and they tested my muscle tissue which they said was fine too. I just want to know that I am getting treatment for the right thing. For now, they just gave me pain meds and I am supposed to come back to see what treatment they will start me on. Should I get a second opinion?

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.rls-treatment.org/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment/#comment-1011 Robert Wed, 11 May 2011 07:35:23 +0000 http://www.rls-treatment.org/?p=28#comment-1011 Hi Sharon, This is one of the reasons I do not rely on medications to cure my RLS. Yes, it is possible to find relief naturally, which is why I like Jeremy's book (that I mentioned above). The thing with medicines is that they treat the symptoms, not the cause, so you rely on them for the rest of your life. Instead of finding your next "silver bullet" solution, have you considered trying the natural alternatives? You may be pleasantly surprised by how well they work. Robert Hi Sharon,

This is one of the reasons I do not rely on medications to cure my RLS. Yes, it is possible to find relief naturally, which is why I like Jeremy’s book (that I mentioned above).

The thing with medicines is that they treat the symptoms, not the cause, so you rely on them for the rest of your life. Instead of finding your next “silver bullet” solution, have you considered trying the natural alternatives? You may be pleasantly surprised by how well they work.

Robert

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