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[lornamcculloch]

has anyone had to give up work because of RLS?

recently i have struggled as my legs and arms have been so sore.

I take Gabapentin, 400mg morning, 400mg half way through day and 500mg at night.

i have also had cocodamol for a pulled shoulder muscle that has helped the RLS.

its really getting me down just now.

[Hidden]

I'm off work for a year at present it is primarily ME related however I am struggling to recover as the RLS keeps weakening/setting me back.

[lornamcculloch in reply to Hidden]

some days i really struggle, i'm a cleaner, and also work in a pub, its very physical and some days im so sore i want to walk away.

[Hidden in reply to lornamcculloch]

I struggled immensely the last year at work, in fact i can't remember much about it - I was so exhausted I was running on auto-pilot, so I can completely get where you are coming from.

[MATTIELUKE]

I did have to leave my job due to lack of sleep. I have tried just about everything. The only approach which has provided some relief is magnesium malate. I take around 1200 mg. I take one early in the evening and then before I go to bed. Caffenine and alcohol make my rls worse.

Best to you!