Restless Legs Syndrome

[livingwith]

I have had RLS for quite some time now.
It has now advanced to severe leg spasms that are uncontrollable. Some nights I have to take 1 pain pill (Loritab) and others I have to get up and take another to stop the spasms.
They actually feel like someone has shocked my legs. The muscles get very tight and actually hurt. I am on 2 meds now plus the pain pills. Nothing seems to help. It is so frustrating and I am sure I am sleep deprived. This happens sometimes during the day if I lay down to...Read the full article

[smokeyjafta]

Hi. I have been suffering with RLS for about 25 years now. About 8 years ago I consulted a neurologist, had a MR Scan and was put on a treatment of Parkison medication (Levidopa). After reading about the side effects I gave up the medication, although it did seen to alleviate the problem. I decided to rather live with the RLS.
To get to the point, it was by chance that I came into contact with a Kenesiologist and after dicussing the problem, he treated me with kenesiology and NOT ( Neuro Organisatioal Technique ). You may want to look up NOT on the internet. Well I could not have felt better for the next year. The Rls symptoms started to reappear after a year and I managed to find another Kinesiologist who also practices NOT. She treated me over 3 weeks ( ! session per week - thus 3 treatments) and i have not had the symptoms of RLS for a period of 3 years now. However, my symptoms have started to return although not as severe , so will have to have some more treatment again . I am just trying to find somebody who practices NOT as we have moved.
I hope you may try this and that you may achieve the same results. Remember the beauty of this treatment is that no medication is required and however silly the treatment seems, it is very amusing and relaxing. It works for me. GM

[smithy]

Hi Vickie,
I have had RLS and PLMD for about 8 years now. Untreated I would go insane or kill myself. It is like indescribable torture.
My Doctor put me on medication used for Parkinson's disease called 'Modopar" in Australia. It is a combination of levo-dopa and benzraraside (spelling??). It provided instant relief with no side effects whatsoever. It took me out of hell I can tell you. The only problem is it can loose its effect after 6 years plus and increasing the dose then can make it worse just as decreasing the dose will do the same. At the moment I am just on a dose that keeps it at bay. My Dr. tells me there are other similar drugs I can use when this ceases to work.
Find a Doctor who knows how to treat it and you will stop the unnecessary suffering.
Good luck,

Smithy