Restless leg syndrome: I am now 64 and have had... - AMN EASIER

AMN EASIER

1,322 members1,173 posts

Restless leg syndrome

Shortknight profile image
8 Replies

I am now 64 and have had problems with rls since i was a young mother. At my "last physical at the VA i told them that my legs hurt so bad that I hadn't been able to sleep. I took hot showers, rubbed my legs with blue ice, bengay, the usual, which only helped for about an hour or so, ended up taking long walks at night and that im always exhausted. I was prescribed 1 mg Ropinerol and can't belueve how much better my overall health is. It starts working within 15 to 20 minutes and I now sleep all night without discomfort. would recommend contacting your MD and asking about Ropinerol.

Written by
Shortknight profile image
Shortknight
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
8 Replies
KeithS profile image
KeithS

I'm pleased that you have found a solution to your problem but can I just add a note of caution.

My Dad (not affected by AMN, I got it from my Mam) took Ropinerol for many years for his Parkinson's disease but he had to be weaned off it as it started to affect his mental health (he ended up badly depressed and confused).

Pleased to report he's fine now but like most drugs there are side effects, see link.

patient.co.uk/medicine/ropi...

Keith

Shortknight profile image
Shortknight in reply toKeithS

Thanks for the info. I'll do my due diligence. The more i read these posts, the more skeptical I am becoming about ropinerol.

StevenSims profile image
StevenSims

Hi,

I saw a dr today and she recommended to drink 300ml a day of Tonic water and said that it contains Quinine and it will relax the muscles and stop the spasms, I just got some and I'll let you know tomorrow how I get on? Worth a try, anything is better than taking loads of pills!

All the best

Steve

Shortknight profile image
Shortknight

Thanks!

StevenSims profile image
StevenSims

Hi,

I tried the Tonic Water and I also tried Quinine Sulphate tablets but they did not work for me?

All the best

Steve

Shortknight profile image
Shortknight

Steve, Sorry to hear the tonic water did not work. Hope you find some relief soon.

All the best back to you, Rose

StevenSims profile image
StevenSims

Hi, I had some Vitmain D3 1000iu delivered yesterday and from taking 1 pill my spasms dissapeared!

Shortknight profile image
Shortknight in reply toStevenSims

Will have to check that out. Thanks, Rose

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Has anyone of you been diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?

I'm asking because I met with physical medicine at my neurologist's referral concerning my...
SongStream profile image

Leg Spasms, Vitamin D-3, L-Tryptophan.

As I've posted before, I've been taking Benzodiazepines for nigh on 4 years now. At night, to stop...
monkeybus profile image

Leg Strength

I am curious what men with AMN are doing to try and maintain their leg strength. As I have said in...
cdp71 profile image

Air compression leg machine

So after much research I finally pulled the trigger and bought this product. Now I’m not trying to...
Seifert_09 profile image

First Time Leg Stiffness

So far on my AMN journey my legs have been fairly manageable with no issues with stiffness or...
KennyInPA profile image

Moderation team

COwithAMN profile image
COwithAMNAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.