Zero Gravity Chairs

[sandykk]

Could anyone advise whether they have or have used a Zero Gravity chair and is there any benefit to RLS sufferers. Thank you - Sandykk

[Retren]

SandickThis is something I have not been aware of perhaps you would give us all some information about it.We seem to be discussing all the sleeping aids furniture wise.I saw a photograph of someone who in obvious desperation was lying in a very awkward position on the floor with his legs attached to some sort of pulley I hoped it worked but was afraid I would wind up strangling myself having tried something similar attached to a door knob apart from worrying if someone would open the door it made one thigh heavier than the other.

[sandykk in reply to Retren]

Retren - yr reply made me smile - especially about the thigh differential. I have this chair - just am not sure what its worth will be yet, Dont really think it will help RLS but dont know. Think its value is for back sufferers; Its electric = doesnt have a remote like other elec chairs. It has a knob - bit like a gear change one which allows you to adjust and tip back to a comfortable possy, eg for watching tv about half way is good. it tips back all the way back to lying flat but legs are then way up above heart allowing blood to flow back out of lower leg/feet. anyway only just got - its not an upholstered reclining chair = its black leather - bit ugly really - but reasonably comfy just in its ordinary down sitting position. i just wondered if anyone had one & whether lying in a "leg up" position (ha ha) might give some relief. Will have to experiment. Thanks for the laugh and reply. Will say if its any good. $1000 on Trade Me - over $4 new. Comes with (and this is awesome) a swivel arm and hey presto you have a dinner table or laptop desktop. Really like this. Sandy

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You could always ask Buzz Aldrin or Mike Massimino

I've not used them but cannot see how they would help.

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I've heard of those chairs being used to help treat crystal flu (when the ear crystals get dislodged), but that's it.

[EveW]

I find that having my legs up in the air does sometimes help if the RLS is not too bad.

[sandykk in reply to EveW]

Hi Eve = thanks for reply - will have to experiment. Sandy

[EveW in reply to sandykk]

I remember also someone on this site saying that they lie in bed with their legs up against the headboard which helps them. So, maybe it will work - hope it does. EveW

[sandykk in reply to EveW]

Hi Eve - am experimenting. I dont really find it all that comfortable with legs up high!!! Will persevere and post if anything good comes of it. Thanks for message. Sandy

[Retren]

Sandick thank you it just occurred to me although I suppose they would not dispatch someone to outer space with RLS but the horror of it if they did.

[sandykk in reply to Retren]

Retren

What if ... its quite unimaginable really. I'm smiling - 2am here in NZ - not managing to reduce the ropinirole yet. Sandy

[Retren]

Sandykk 25Aug it is really astounding to think you are in New Zealand and I in the US conversing over the air waves so to speak.Has the chair given any relief?I am thankful tramadol works for me so far but always have at the back of my mind I might run out before my prescription can be filled.If it isn't,t one thing it is another,one marches onhave only been at the airport in NZ and it is marked on my mind as I was marching around from RLS when this Marilyn Munro look alike stood next to me in very minuscule shorts and a tight shirt proclaiming I,m bored and there was I looking like a little sparrow hopping about in acute discomfort .there was not a male in the place who didn't,t venture a look.

[sandykk]

tHaha - you didnt really see much of NZ then - but RLS makes it memorable. Some RLS moments one never forgets. And yes it is amazing and awesome that we can converse so easily like this. Am still experimenting with the chair. Theres been some stressful family situations here for me over the last few weeks and chairs & legs (and chairlegs) have not been uppermost in my mind. When things settle will have time again to "think" on things. Have just had report from Dr after hospital visit that Ferritin level is low at 18 - maybe this is contributing. to rls problems. I have a site called MyHealthAlert here in NZ that sends any lab reports, new prescriptions etc to my email inbox. It has my GP comments regarding new entries and this one says - Ferritin low at 18 - see me if hospital dont do anything. Do you have this very handy medical site or similar in US. Talk again - we seem to have become Messengerpals - much easier than penpals - especially with arthritic fingers!!! Sandy

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Hey,

Have you tried a bed wedge? I use one for my upper body, but sometimes I put it on the other end so I can put my legs at an upward angle. Anyway...just a thought.

Also, (if you would like) go to my post "relaxation techniques". I talk about my experience seeing a psychomotor pysiotherapist. I've seen her 3 times so far, and she is really good at giving me massage and de-stressing exercises. Might help?

Take care,

[56_kruiser]

I see this thread is quite old. Don't know if you'll even see/reply to this. Wondering if you ever decided if the chair helped.

I am just now realizing I have RLS (not really fully diagnosed yet...but it's looking like it's so). My ferritin just came back at 15.6.

Just a couple weeks ago I purchased a zero gravity chair, which has this air massage capability too. It squeezes calfs and feet.

I had been in a hospital a couple years ago and they put these air compressor massage things on my legs, and it felt so good. I thought it made my legs feel so much better (didn't have any idea about RLS at the time...but if I have it now, i did then. Did have symptoms).

At any rate, I'll be using this, and will see how it goes. I'm also starting iron supplements...at least until I meet with my Dr. That won't be until July 15.

[Megan6 in reply to 56_kruiser]

Do iron supplements help? I am very curious about the chair. I’ve been thinking of getting a sleep number and compression leg massages for my calves