Botox for RLS?

[Rlssimmbob]

Has anyone any knowledge of the use of Botox for RLS?

[Madlegs1]

Check out the Related posts below.

[SueJohnson]

Botox injections at the applied dose can reduce the severity of symptoms in RLS up to 6 weeks. Moreover, the quality of life of the RLS patient can be improved for up to 6 weeks post-injection, and pain and discomfort diminished for 4 weeks." according to a placebo controlled study. Injections were into the tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, and hamstring muscle each side. neurologylive.com/view/botu... and sciencedirect.com/science/a...

Some things that can make RLS symptoms worse for some people are alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, artificial sweeteners, carbs, foods high in sodium, foods that cause inflammation, foods high in glutamate, ice cream, eating late at night, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, melatonin, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), collagen supplements, eating late at night, stress and vigorous exercise.

Some things that help some people include caffeine, moderate exercise, weighted blankets, compression socks, elastic bandages, masturbation, magnesium glycinate, fennell, low oxalate diet, a low-inflammatory diet, selenium, 5 minute shower alternating 20 seconds cold water with 10 seconds hot water finishing with hot water for another couple of minutes, hot baths, distractions, applying a topical magnesium lotion or spray, doing a magnesium salts soak (epsom salts), vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12, D3, K2, if deficient, and potassium and copper if deficient, massage including using a massage gun, vibration devices like therapulse, using a standing desk, playing and listening to music, creative hobbies, meditation and yoga.

Many medicines and OTC supplements can make RLS worse. If you are taking any I may be able to provide a safe alternative.

[puzzler1]

Hello. I wanted to thank you for asking about botox. I had a forthcoming appointment with my doctor and was able to send her the articles posted by Madlegs and Sue.

I had the appointment yesterday and my doctor's response was quite surprising. I have severe RLS every evening and night (always scoring 39-40 on the RLS scale) even though I take buprenorphine and gabapentin.

I asked about having botox and she said that she'd spoken to the neurologist at the hospital and he had said that was well aware of the procedure for RLS but had not had an opportunity to try it yet. In fact he said he had been waiting for an RLS sufferer to be referred to him and was expecting a big increase in referrals if it worked.

Of course my doctor pointed out it might not make any difference, but at least it's not adding another drug into the cocktail.

I'm sure I'll have to wait ages for the treatment as UK NHS is very slow but I'll let you know how I get on.

Have you had any progress at your end?

[nextlevel]

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