FabSwingers.com forum: Restless legs syndrome

By (user no longer on site) OP
15 weeks ago

Anyone else suffer with this?

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By *aven RedWoman
15 weeks ago

who knows, but it's not raining x

Yes!!! Just started. Its sooo annoying and it's starting to affect my sleep x

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By *aramel.desiresMan
15 weeks ago

Surrey

Yes, and a I find compensation socks help and lots of exercise.

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By *etstalk69Man
15 weeks ago

Liverpool

I’ve heard magnesium supplements can help

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By *emonochromeMan
15 weeks ago

peterborough

Every night my whole life drives me mad

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
15 weeks ago

Tamworth

Yes, I get this. Horrible. Exercising helps but it doesn’t stop it completely.

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Yep, you're not alone

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By *ustYouWoman
15 weeks ago

Glasgow west end

When I get restless legs, I use a massage gun on the soles of my feet. Making sure to really work that instep and your heel.

It works like a charm.

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By *oml and mwgcCouple
15 weeks ago

oadby

I have it, have had it many years and tried loads of things to stop it, magnesium tablets helped at first but then they stopped working. My GP has given me medication for it, i think it's what people with parkinsons take. It works 99.9% of the time. It took a while to get the right dose. See your GP.

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By *oonwitch_and_RainbowCouple (FF)
15 weeks ago

Bradford and Stockport

Yes. I find salt and too much sugar/ carbs makes it worse. Magnesium oil spray on my feet seems to help as well as just keeping my feet cool.

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By *parkleisback79Woman
15 weeks ago

Essex

No sugar after 6pm and drink tonic water

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By *jslookingforfunMan
15 weeks ago

liverpool

I had a few years back very bad, to the point I was medicated for it, but I’ve got it a lot more under control now, no caffeine after 3pm, I’ve a weighted blanket for if I feel it’s coming on

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By *irty DiamondsCouple
15 weeks ago

London - South East and West

I take Pregabalin for it. 100mg in the morning and 125mg at night.

Its mostly under control with it. At my worst id be walking round the house for a couple if hours at a time. Fall asleep for an hour. Woke up, walk for a couple of hours. And so on. I was so exhausted id fall asleep driving.

I'd also get it in cinemas, on planes, and watching TV. It was horrendous during my pregnancy, my legs were red raw rubbing against my sheets.

So just getting up once at night for a quick walk about is amazing.

Your doctor will need to rule out a few things first (anaemia and various vitamin deficiencies) before they will give you the hardcover stuff though.

Good luck!

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By *iGuyForCouplesMan
15 weeks ago

Been suffering for most of my life. Running, cycling and squats help. Also I take religiously magnesium with zink. Apparently link helps your body to absorb the magnesium

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
15 weeks ago

wonderland.

Yes. I have amitriptyline for it. Which seems to work x

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By *and12Couple
15 weeks ago

flint

Hubby does he takes magnesium and zinc tablets

Also bought a vibe plate helps him a lot

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By *jslookingforfunMan
15 weeks ago

liverpool

"Been suffering for most of my life. Running, cycling and squats help. Also I take religiously magnesium with zink. Apparently link helps your body to absorb the magnesium "

I didn’t know that about zinc, I already take the magnesium

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By *wiggy2112Woman
15 weeks ago

some where in Yorkshire

I find a weighted blanket helps me with mine x

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Magnesium Glycinate works for RLS

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By *ungle VIP 1Man
14 weeks ago

colchester

I take magnesium supplements, found it works but it has to be quality stuff not just cheap shit

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By *ungle VIP 1Man
14 weeks ago

colchester

Doctors gave me something for mine but I dint take it in the end as I have an addictive personality. Said the drugs would make me want to gamble and have dark sex thoughts!!!

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By *m just me 78Man
14 weeks ago

Preston

I get it, when I get anxious,or irritated by something, and trying not to react

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By *tep57Man
14 weeks ago

Leicester

Yes I've got Parkinson's and I get it bad. I use a little stick on patch like a small plaster

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Ask your GP for difene spray. I find that it works within a minute or so

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By *orny PTMan
14 weeks ago

Peterborough

"I’ve heard magnesium supplements can help "

They can, I can also recommend foam roallers and rolling sticks.

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By *orny PTMan
14 weeks ago

Peterborough

"I find a weighted blanket helps me with mine x "

It doesn't work with me, I still get the leg twiches. Stretching does help.

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Yesss.. although at the minute it's a full body restlessness instead and badly effecting my sleep. Tried Magnesium to no avail and I'm already on Amitriptyline

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Eat a banana when it comes on, eases every time

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By *exyScientistsCouple
14 weeks ago

Castlebar

Yes.

I find it much worse when I eat too much sugar

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By *exyScientistsCouple
14 weeks ago

Castlebar

Also tonic water with quinine seemed to help

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Only after a heavy weekend

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By *og-ManMan
14 weeks ago

somewhere

Pregabalin 75mg before bed every night seems to work most times

Sometimes if I wake up and can't sleep I take a solpadeine tablet and the pain disappears

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By *ilbert777Woman
14 weeks ago

Burton-on-Trent

Try magnesium in the bath, dead sea salt i think, as i think its more easily absorbed that way. Could be a footbath of you prefer or only use a shower

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By *hekaiserMan
14 weeks ago

Glasgow

On off for me...particularly worse on nights when I haven't walked or exercised.

Take iron supplements , they seem to help but will start magnesium supplements as pointed out by others.

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

I have restless cock disorder.

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By *exyScientistsCouple
14 weeks ago

Castlebar

"I have restless cock disorder."

Amputation is the only cure for that😳

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

"I have restless cock disorder.

Amputation is the only cure for that😳"

🤣🤣🤣

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By *ungle VIP 1Man
14 weeks ago

colchester

Docs gave me dopamine, ask sum strange questions though, about gambling sexual thoughts and compulsive shopping. Decided not to take in end as could have ended badly

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By *J swingCouple
14 weeks ago

North

Hubby gets restless legs he started taking Magnesium Glycinate 3-in 1 bought from amazon from Geeeks brothers

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By *hisIsMe58Man
14 weeks ago

Winchester

"Docs gave me dopamine, ask sum strange questions though, about gambling sexual thoughts and compulsive shopping. Decided not to take in end as could have ended badly"

Dopamine meds for this can cause problems with impulse control in 6 to 17% of people who take it. It can lead to serious gambling habits and sexual problems. It was reported in the news that one lady started going out each might just to find someone to have sex with, which was the total opposite to her usual behaviour.

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By *rMrsBiCardiffCouple
14 weeks ago

Roath

I (Mr) get it in the evenings/mights fairly often. It drives me crazy. But have found one of those massagers you rest your foot on and roll back and forth on the floor to be some help

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By *esYesOMGYes!Man
14 weeks ago

Didsbury

"Yes.

I find it much worse when I eat too much sugar "

Too much sugar makes the kidneys excrete

more magnesium. I wonder if this is the connection.

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By *eautifully TwistedWoman
14 weeks ago

Telford

Yes absolutely vile, sugar and heavy carbs before bed bad idea ha.

I've started taking Benfotiamine which is a fat soluble version of thiamine. It's a B1 vitamin and it's been a game changer.

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By *ungle VIP 1Man
14 weeks ago

colchester

Magnesium glycinate works really well, had cheap stuff off amazon thats not that great, get mine from a health shop and pay extra and works a treat. Did go to doctors and they gave me dopamine but sude effects are a bit much for someone like me. Can cause you to gamble, have dark sex thoughts and spend money!!!! So decide to give them a wide birth

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By *esYesOMGYes!Man
14 weeks ago

Didsbury

"Yes absolutely vile, sugar and heavy carbs before bed bad idea ha.

I've started taking Benfotiamine which is a fat soluble version of thiamine. It's a B1 vitamin and it's been a game changer. "

Interesting, magnesium is a cofactor required for B1 absorption.

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By *ticky69Man
14 weeks ago

Preston

Restless legs is often caused by magnesium deficiency or more commonly an inability to regulate the uptake of magnesium by the cell walls. Though the more common symptom of magnesium deficiency is cramps which are more noticeable at night. Taking tablets is the most effective way of treating and a pack of 60 will be only a couple of quid. Previous generations would soak their feet in epsom salts, which is magnesium sulphate.

The above applies to long term restless legs... Sudden onset restless legs is something you should talk with your doctor about.

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By *e and him 2021Couple
14 weeks ago

stoke on trent

I suffer from this and take Amitriptyline at night. It helps with the restlessness as it is used as a relaxant. It does help me but not suitable for everyone. X

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By *ornyoldermanMan
14 weeks ago

morpeth

Reflexology…. Try it… you’ll be amazed

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By *oubledWoman
13 weeks ago

Newcastle

Yes and i already take pregablin , although sometimes it eases then decides to hit the arms , i get up and walk on a cold floor which helps , no i dont do handstands ( wish i could ) side effect would be black eyes lol .

I also get it a lot when flying but never thought aboit taking an extra pregablin .

Magnesium is the next step.for me i think

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By *oewiththeflowMan
10 weeks ago

West Coast

The Disco leg.

Have it and dont care. Helps me when I'm concentrating

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By *orny PTMan
10 weeks ago

Peterborough

Has anyone mentioned gut health may be the cause?

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By *peedyGMan
8 weeks ago

Telford

Hi all, I am the OP of this thread. Tbh i know what causes my issue and it's eased off again now

It was interesting reading everyone's causes and the advice given

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By *ertiebassett61Man
8 weeks ago

Ilkeston

My wife suffers with restless legs around 9pm. She doesn't know the cause or remody

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By *peedyGMan
8 weeks ago

Telford

"Yes absolutely vile, sugar and heavy carbs before bed bad idea ha.

I've started taking Benfotiamine which is a fat soluble version of thiamine. It's a B1 vitamin and it's been a game changer. "

Yes this is what i have found aswell... my complete over indulgence over Christmas might not have helped either, bad habits crept in 😬

Also take Vitamin B complex supplements due to previous deficiency.

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By *peedyGMan
8 weeks ago

Telford

"My wife suffers with restless legs around 9pm. She doesn't know the cause or remody "

If it has been happening for a while, I would go see her Dr

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By *heStockingtoppsCouple
8 weeks ago

Stourbridge

My partner was diagnosed with poor circulation which is directly attributable to restless leg syndrome apparently .. the only solution for her is exercise. During colder winter months when running is at a minimum its far worse, come spring thru autumn it practically disappears but I guess different folks have various causes, whatever it`s a horrible affliction.

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By *dam and slutCouple
8 weeks ago

Manchester

Need Magnesium in your diet

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By *730tMan
7 weeks ago

stamford area

Magnesium helps

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By *730tMan
7 weeks ago

stamford area

"Need Magnesium in your diet "

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By *istressSubCuckMan
7 weeks ago

Winchester

Yup get some magnesium cream you'll sleep much better x

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By *ew-LifeMan
7 weeks ago

Matlock

Was called "the nadges" in my day

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