Hi Everyone, I am having a terrible time with “restless legs”. Does anyone have any hints, I am already on Gabapentin and Amitriptyline

[kmuirhead]

RESTLESS LEGS

[Treetop33]

I get restless legs when I'm iron deficient. Other people respond to magnesium. It is a horrible thing.

[kmuirhead in reply to Treetop33]

Thank you so much, I will look into this.

[roemarie]

Hi I know how you feel I went to my doctors and saw a different doctor he looked at my left leg and his advice was take 2 paracetamol with 2 codeie at the same time up to 4 times a day also put a pillow or leg pillow under your legs when resting and it works also tea tree oil in the bath helps

[kmuirhead in reply to roemarie]

Thank you for your advice, I will try the pillow tonight.

[Paloma25]

I find that magnesium oil spray helps me. I used to have a hard time sleeping because of restless legs, and rubbing the oil into my calves eases that.

[kmuirhead in reply to Paloma25]

Never heard of this, but will give it a try, thank you.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi kmuirhead ,

There are some tips for lifestyle changes to manage restless legs on the NHS Choices website at nhs.uk/conditions/restless-...

[kmuirhead in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thanks

[Cas70]

Hi - I have had this for many years. Try rubbing olbas oil or deep freeze gel on your knees and ankles - it works. Some say that Magnesium (with Docs permission) is needed. Good luck

[kmuirhead in reply to Cas70]

Thanks for the tips.