Symptoms almost exactly as Restless leg syndrome

[galmilo]

I am a fellow Parkie that is suffering from symptoms almost exactly as Restless Leg Syndrome and besides the hot showers, rubdowns,advil, tylenols, there anything else that works?? I haven't slept in a few days because of the discomfort.

[oldskool49]

I don't know that you would call what I have as RLS? But for some time my left knee/leg will lock up and 9 times out of 10 it will flow into my right. Not very good when I just had my left replaced... And the is no set time from so that I can plan for it.

Good luck

[olpilot]

I have RLS,restless leg syndrome, my primary care physician is giving me morphine and tizanadine for pain and to help sleep. It helps some.

[chirodoc in reply to olpilot]

that is heavy duty drugs. Have you tried a dopamine agonist? Requip ,or Mirepex.

[Crosshalls]

I take clomazapam,and it works fine for me,I sleep well with it

[cabbagecottage]

I believe some people take a low dose Amitriptyline and find it helps .

[shakey]

I had horrible leg pain for several years and Dr. put me on Requip XL and now I rarely have it. Always keep your legs warm, I used to take hot baths in the middle of the night , also found that diabetic socks (the tight ones) helped and if you can find a good diabetic pain cream it should help also. Good luck and I hope this gives you some relief and a good nights sleep.

[MGirardi]

RLS can be helped by rx gabapentin (neurontin). I also (usually in the middle of the night) sit in a scalding hot shallow bath. Just enough to cover my legs. Works every time! About 20 minutes. Good Luck!

[PatV]

this is true for me too and scalding hot bath helps. Also clonopin, valerian and melatonin and a consistent bedtime routine.

[Hokuto]

I thought I had RLS until I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with pd.

[Pete-1 in reply to Hokuto]

RLS may occur independently or as a symptom of PD. Quite often Dopamine agonist medication is used successfully. I take Pramipexole (Mirapexin) primarily as part treatment for PD. Another example dopamine agonist that may be used for RLS and PD is Ropinirole. If I don't take my Pramipexole then I get RLS that is bad enough to prevent sleep. I remember lying there and counting something like 15 seconds between each twinge that flowed through each leg and arm. Drives yer bonkers doesn't it.

[Jupeter]

The variety of replies surprises me. The main reason for taking Ropinirole, as far as I am concerned, is to prevent RLS, which it does very well. I take a 8mg slow release pill in the morning, then a 1mg pill at bedtime (around 1am) - if I forget the 1mg one I usually wake with twitching thighs.

RLS is a specific condition and should not be confused with other muscle complaints, e.g. cramping, clenching toes etc.

[mag2908]

I thought I was suffering from restless legs which kept me awake regularly. I now think it was mild dyskenesia induced by PD medication. Since stopping some of the medication - no problems at all.

[Melodysam1890]

I don't necessarily have pain, but my left leg is in constant motion - if I sit or lie down or do exercises, my left foot is constantly moving ..

[Anid]

Pexola XL .375 mg - since I have been using this, all symptoms of Restless Legs has disappeared