Watched a programme on TV last night about restless legs syndrome. It struck me how similar it was to AFib. Lots of rogue signals causing the legs to jiggle up and down uncontrollably.
It looked pretty unbearable. I hope they discover something like ablation to stop it.
It is, according to a friend of ours who suffers from it; he absolutely dreads nights and is tired all the time.
I’m like Elvis... left leg usually but only difference is I feel it, no one else sees it!!
I have PAF and some nights restless legs is almost unbearable I didn’t realise it was similar i out it down to spinal injury
I have both and have had for the last ten years, I’m now 75 yrs old. RLS is the most exhausting condition and really affects quality of life , it drives you nearly mad at night,( you should walk it off in daylight hours) this is not helped by Medics and others who are often sceptical. Paroxysmal AF is frightening and unwelcome but is not there everyday and every night. I’m now in persistent AF which is less worrying but more exhausting ,I just try to avoid hills and stairs. I do think that the stress of having a serious bout of RLS may well bring on AF at times and vice versa .Dancing gently to music one enjoys works well for me now for both conditions ( day or night) as persistent AF doesn’t seem to have the chaotic beats and need to remain quiet and still and RLS retreats when you dance. There is medication available for RLS but it only works for a time ,then like AF you need to up it or change it. So thank you for your perceptive post Physalis yes they are both ‘beastly’ companions.
I get both sadly ☹️
Hi thereMy restless legs and severe muscle cramps have all but disappeared since I started taking magnesium at night time
It is a dreadful nuisance. Mine came from medication and more med (Gabapentin) didn't solve it. It did help to put my feet up against a wall for 5-10 min. at bedtime and then stay off of them.
Interesting. I get it sometimes or used to I should say. I wonder if taking the magnesium has chased it off.
I had to turn the program off as it was making me feel anxious. Hard to believe there isn't a cure or meds to prevent this.
loss of muscle from Afib?
NO AFIB WITH COVID… SURPRISINGLY 
When is bradycardia afib?
Pain in ankles and lower legs
