Restless Rascal

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:28 pm

I have restless leg syndrome. Have for ages. I was wondering if others here have this. Its extremely uncomfortable and agitating. The effect as the article states below is as if the nerves in my feet and calves are twitching and contracting uncontrollably. Its not like Parkinsons where your body jerks about but rather you must jerk your legs or move them spastically in order to relieve the sensation. I couldnt not twitch, it would be unbearable.

It only happens when Im relaxed or tired which makes it near impossible to rest. It happens frequently but when I feel it coming on I take medicine which is actually prescribed for Parkinsons patients because the symptoms are similar. There effective with zero side effects.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest in an effort to relieve these feelings. RLS sensations are often described by people as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs.

Often called paresthesias (abnormal sensations) or dysesthesias (unpleasant abnormal sensations), the sensations range in severity from uncomfortable to irritating to painful.

The most distinctive or unusual aspect of the condition is that lying down and trying to relax activates the symptoms.

As a result, most people with RLS have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Left untreated, the condition causes exhaustion and daytime fatigue. Many people with RLS report that their job, personal relations, and activities of daily living are strongly affected as a result of their exhaustion. They are often unable to concentrate, have impaired memory, or fail to accomplish daily tasks.

Some researchers estimate that RLS affects as many as 12 million Americans. However, others estimate a much higher occurrence because RLS is thought to be underdiagnosed and, in some cases, misdiagnosed. Some people with RLS will not seek medical attention, believing that they will not be taken seriously, that their symptoms are too mild, or that their condition is not treatable. Some physicians wrongly attribute the symptoms to nervousness, insomnia, stress, arthritis, muscle cramps, or aging.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:50 am

I get twitchy legs quite a bit but my doctor has always said it's because of my disability and also poor circulation.

You have my sympathy Mr. Nomad

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:52 am

One of my sisters was told she had this years ago ,,, i always said she had it cos she was so lazy:sneaky::D:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl she said ti was very frustrating though

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 am

The more tired I am, the worse it is which makes sleep impossible. If I am lucky enough to fall asleep, I usually sleep through it but my poor husband gets no sleep because I keep kicking him. I remember my dad having RLS really bad.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 am

pinkchick;1211501 wrote: I get twitchy legs quite a bit but my doctor has always said it's because of my disability and also poor circulation.

You have my sympathy Mr. Nomad

Well I dont have the med name name handy I have to renew which requires a visit but Ill send it to you and you could discuss it with Dr.

It works and for me at least 0 side effects.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:05 am

Nomad;1211509 wrote: Well I dont have the med name name handy I have to renew which requires a visit but Ill send it to you and you could discuss it with Dr.

It works and for me at least 0 side effects.

You are very kind ... thank you

:D

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:08 am

Bummer Nomie I feel for you ..!!

Requip is one of the medication I know is on the market for RLS now.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:14 am

CARLA;1211519 wrote: Bummer Nomie I feel for you ..!!

Requip is one of the medication I know is on the market for RLS now.

I believe thats it.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:43 am

Ahhh Nomad, I'm sorry that you have this. It must feel terrible:(

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:45 am

Nommy, What's up with the different Native Americans......Are they having a powwow

I like your new avatar though..very colorful:-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:48 am

Kathy Ellen;1211560 wrote: Ahhh Nomad, I'm sorry that you have this. It must feel terrible:(

No no no....no sympathy. It is what it is.

The NA paintings please me so Im just displaying them for your pleasure.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:49 am

i have it nomie not nice is it part and parcell of fybromyalgia (spelling) i think ask immy

if her sat nav can get her to this page :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:51 am

farmer giles;1211564 wrote: i have it nomie not nice is it part and parcell of fybromyalgia (spelling) i think ask immy

if her sat nav can get her to this page :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Last I heard she was trying to navigate her shoe laces.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:03 am

Nomad;1211565 wrote: Last I heard she was trying to navigate her shoe laces.

i love the injdian stuff nomie

when i come to the states i really have to meet some

any one here an american indian

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:04 am

farmer giles;1211570 wrote: i love the injdian stuff nomie

when i come to the states i really have to meet some

any one here an american indian

:wah:

Yea Im sure theyd love that.

Ill intoduce you as Indian meet Brit...Brit meet Indian.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:41 am

After reading through your other posts on FG Nomad, I think you might want to re-address the no "side affects" claim.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:15 am

YZGI;1211593 wrote: After reading through your other posts on FG Nomad, I think you might want to re-address the no "side affects" claim.

Ill discuss it with Nomad.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:43 am

:wah: Not that side effects are funny but good one YZGI.

Nomie I love the NA pictures they are very cool indeed.

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Originally Posted by YZGI

After reading through your other posts on FG Nomad, I think you might want to re-address the no "side affects" claim.

Ill discuss it with Nomad.[/QUOTE]