Cure works for me.

[happylegs]

I have suffered from RLS for several years but have recently found a technique which can make the symptoms disappear when an episode starts.

My RLS is in the 6 inches or so above the knees at the front of the thigh. It presents as a feeling of tightening of the muscles while I am sitting or lying down with the result that I have an overwhelming need to move my legs around. Getting up and walking around gets rid of it but it comes back immediately I sit down. This seems to be pretty normal. A few months ago, when I felt an episode coming on, I tried lying on my back with my knees in the air and my feet on the ground. I then gently stroked the affected area of the bare legs for a few seconds and found that the RLS symptoms went away. This seems to be the best scenario but it works even if I am wearing trousers or even if I just rest my hands gently on the area. Sometimes, just stroking for a few seconds works but sometimes a minute or two is necessary.

I haven't had a problem now for several months.

My doctor had prescribed Ropinirol which sort-of worked but brought on a different sort of restless legs / arms / whole body (limbs / body started to spasm alarmingly). Tried Ropinirol for 2 separate periods with the same result so I stopped using it.

I realise that RLS has many manifestations and this solution probably won't work for everyone but I would like to share it with other sufferers in the hope that it might help some.

[CPL61]

Wow, thanks happylegs - I'm so glad you found something that works for you, and I'm definitely going to give it a try. It's not often I read some constructive advice that doesn't involve taking drugs for our symptoms (which I try not to do). Thanks for sharing this great advice. Anything has to be worth a try..

[nightdancer]

I wish it were that easy for all of us. We all have our own RLS paths and some are different levels than others, but am glad you 'legs are happy". If I lightly stroked my legs I would go through the ceiling, literally. LOL

[Hidden]

I wish it was that easy too. Glad you found a way to get relief. People do post some times on what they have found non med which has helped them. My RLS is severe and i have probably tried almost everything and more but i HAVE to take meds to keep me sane.

[humorbased]

Not RLS. GLAD FOR YOU.