Anyone else suffer from migraines? - Restless Legs Syn...

Restless Legs Syndrome

21,289 members14,927 posts

Anyone else suffer from migraines?

Alfie777 profile image
6 Replies

I have had RLS as long as I can remember but didn't know it was an actual condition until recently! For the last 10 years I have had migraines too and they have been chronic for the last 2 years. I just wondered if there was a link and if anyone else suffered from both.

Written by
Alfie777 profile image
Alfie777
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies

hi Alfie, i have both, RLS since i was 19,(63 now), and ive had migraine for around 20 years, the one with they "aura" as its called, kind of a warning distorted , flickering of my vision, if i take a pill straight away, im usually ok in an hour, if not it can last for a few days. I do know of lots of people that have both

jean

Kaarina profile image
KaarinaAdministrator

Hi Alfie :)

I used to have a lot of migraines, especially as a child. I think there may well be a link but I also think there may be a link between RLS and back problems too.... I have a medication always with me for migraines and I rarely start with any symptoms for a long time now so have no need to take them but I am relieved to know that i have this med to use in case. My RLS symptoms have deceased with age too. I appear to be in the minority with this as most say the symptoms get worse with age. I am 61 years old.

Kaarina :)

Rish profile image
Rish

Yes I suffer with migraines and have done for years it gets me down :-(

Miiche profile image
Miiche

I suffer with both too and never made the connection before

FiMi profile image
FiMi

Wow! i suffer from both and never thought they were linked, althogh it makes sense if RLS is to do with a lack of dopamine. Im going to the doctor soon as i haven't been diagnosed yet with RLS but will bring up migraines and get back to this post with (hopefully) an answer.

Clare93 profile image
Clare93

Hi Alfie,

I'm 19 and have suffered from migraines since I was 11 missing 3years of school. I am now under the care of a neurologist and he asked me about my legs and how they feel. I told him and he said I had RLS and with his experience the two illnesses are very closely linked.

Hope this helps,

Clare

You may also like...

Does anyone else suffer sensory problems with their RLS?

30’s and have been diagnosed with RLS about 2 years ago, my symptoms cover most of my body. I have...

Does anyone else suffer from Narcolepsy alongside RLS?

was just wondering if there's a link between the two and if anyone else here suffers from both as...

Does anyone suffer from rls in their arms as well?

I have had rls for 36yrs and for the last 2 yrs I have had the same feelings in my arms. After...

Has anyone suffered from brain shakes.

is shaking. My arms and legs can also jerki quite suddenly. I haven't been to the doctors yet...

Any body else suffering head injuries?

community- glad to have found it. i am 50 have had severe rls and rlmd since i was 10. have been...