I need some advice on how to cope with Restless legs syndrome
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LadyRichards55
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Hi, my name is Maria and I've been struggling recently with RLS, not sleeping, pacing the room etc. Can anyone odder some advice on how to cope? Thanks
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Hi @LadyRichards55
Welcome to the community, thank you for joining us.
Please have a look at our quick guide about our community and feel free to join in our recent discussions . RLS UK offer some good tips on managing RLS.
If you have any questions, please let us know, we are happy to help.
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Hi @LadyRichards55 welcome to the community. I started getting RLS over a year ago and it is sooo horrible. As soon as I relaxed it started. The only thing that helped me was Amitriptyline. It helped for a year so I had dose increased which unfortunately affected my gastritis so now I am on Gabapentin which isn't as good. Hope that helps.
Keep us updated.Tina(Ankyie Spon)
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Thank you, I've been prescribed amytriptaline before for sleep problems, I didn't suffer too much with RLS then, perhaps that was the reason why, will try them again.
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Hi I've the same problem but with increasing mobility probs as well. I asked my GP what I could do and he suggested stretching my legs every night before I go to sleep. I do this very thoroughly and hold and repeat my stretches. This has really helped and I haven't had any major probs with it since. Might be worth a try.
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