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Members rallied around the question of managing restless legs syndrome (RLS) at night, sharing a wide range of helpful strategies that have... Read more
Yes and I hate it, my PT told me to do my ankle lifts and backward leg lifts before bed. On really bad nights I take my muscle relaxer and I put my heating pad on my legs too. I hope you find something that helps. Oh and try a magnesium cream.
I tighten the muscles in my feet and hold for 10 seconds, then calf's, knees work my way up the legs this helps calm it down for me.
Stretching the affected leg or legs out with your feet flat in bed can help, Teresa. This helps me. Ropinorole and gabapentin are two medication options to ask your doctor about if the stretching and things others suggested don't work for you.
Thanks for all the advice ill try praise the lord for the last two nights i din’t have restless legs, although im not sure what kept me up last night, i had pain in my leg last night but its nothing compared to the rls ive been having
A relaxing bedtime routine helps, too, as stress/anxiety aggravate RLS. Getting at least some exercise during the day may help, too.