Restless leg syndrome??

[Porky]

I have had RLS for many years mainly affecting my legs but can involve my arms as well. I have had periods when it has gone but its now back with a vengance affecting my sleep , does anyone else suffer from this and could my meds be making it worse? I currently take MTX 25mg and Plaquenil 400mg daily.

[hamble99b Volunteer]

I do too plus my back "jumps".

regards,

sandra

[Jean9618]

I also have RLS, but it comes and goes. I find a glass of tonic water helps. Something to do with the quinine. It won't do you want harm, but don't have too much because it makes your ears ring.

[Sheila42]

I also suffer from RLS and in my arms, plus terrible cramps, which are always worse at night and prevent me from getting a goods night sleep, this has got worse since being diagnosed with WG some 10 years ago, as yet haven't found anything that helps.

[John_Mills Volunteer]

John has RLS and cramps but they come and go. John also has a fairly hard pillow to rest his legs on at night. This also helps with reducing the swelling of legs and ankles especially in very warm weather

[kath12341]

I went to the dr with restless legs and he has given me quinine tablets. Have only taken 3 as like other symptoms tend to come and go May be worth a trio to GP as not contraindecated for wg

[Essex-jill]

I too suffer from restless legs but my renal consultant commenced me on Clonazepam 500mcg to be taken at night. I had immediate relief and a good nights sleep. Hope you get some relief soon.

Jill

[Porky]

Thank you for your answers. I asked because I have found several references to RLS and autoimmune disorders so wondered if there was a connection, I am seeing my consultant in a few weeks and was a little reluctant to say anything in case it was not connected but am finding it hard to get a nights sleep. I take Plaquenil which is a quinine compound so don't think taking more in the form of tonic water would help.