weighted blanket for RLS

[Sunflower_seeds55]

Hello,

I was looking into a weighted blanket for RLS, especially as mine gets much worse when I am trying to sleep, I was wondering if anyone has tried this and if it has helped at all, even if a little bit? I was also wondering if it matters about how heavy it is

Thank you

[BeachGolfer]

I personally did not find it useful and it actually made me feel worse. I felt like I needed to get up and move and it was holding me down.

[Sampsie in reply to BeachGolfer]

I had the same response. I think it's one of those things you just have to try as we all react differently. I hope it works for you, Sunflower.

[Sunflower_seeds55 in reply to Sampsie]

I will give it a go, thank you Sampsie

[Alc71]

I have recently bought an old fashioned type knitted blanket the heaviness of that really has helped me, but because it is knitted it also has holes in and let in cool air which also helps. They combination seems to really help me.

[Sunflower_seeds55 in reply to Alc71]

That sounds good, I'm glad you found something that helps

[TeddiJ]

Hi, there. I, too, decided to try a weighted blanket for RLS. I ordered a 20 lb one on Amazon-Quility is the brand. The weight does matter, and they have a chart you can use to decide. It did not seem to work much for my RLS, especially since I have augmentation going on. But, this would be a great one to try-it is still a nice blanket with a cozy, washable cover. Good luck!

[Sunflower_seeds55 in reply to TeddiJ]

Thank you I will look into this

[dlr222]

one site says about 10% of your body weight. or 6 to 12 %

re weighted blanket

[Sunflower_seeds55 in reply to dlr222]

Thank you