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Are there any alternative treatments for RLS that have worked for you?

  1. I was prescribed Sorbolene Lotion for my lower legs for dry skin - had very bad dry skin that was basically permanent. Anyway, I found that my restless legs disappeared after applying the cream. Its essentially just a moisturiser - says it has glycerine and vitamen 3 in it. I was applying it to my lower legs and feet every morning. I don't rub it it, just smear it on. The white cream disappears in a few minutes and I probably rub some into the floor as I walk. I stopped applying it every morning for a period and my restless legs came back! So I will restart it. Hope its a solution for someone else. Its a god-send for me.

    1. Thanks for sharing all this, . How very cool that it is so effective for you. It would be interesting to isolate the specific ingredient that helps. For now, for your sake, I just hope the company never goes out of business. 😀 I am no expert but, personally, I suspect RLS has different causes for different people. Hence, the varying reactions to prescribed and alternative treatments. - Lori (Team Member)

    2. I've returned to applying the Sorbolene in the mornings. I find this works better. I was applying it in the evening, and I didn't get RLS on those nights, but still had the tired lower legs feeling. So have gone back to morning application. I won't look into ingredients any further, thats well and truely beyond what I'm capable of. Will leave it up to some medical research institution.

  2. My partner suffers tremendously from this. She is physically active, takes iron daily, avoids caffeine ect. Only relief is her pills, she takes pramapexol sometimes twice a day, but definitely a few hours before bed. Tonight she forgot the nite time one and was bouncing around the house. We decided to try a tens machine we got long ago for back pain, it really helped until the pills could kick in. Good luck every one

    1. Hi . How awesome that your partner has you at her side. Support from those you love most is so important. I am glad the TENS machine helped. Given that it was effective, she might want to ask her doctor for a prescription for a NTx100 Tonic Motor Activation System. Here is an article about devices for RLS treatment that discusses it: https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/treatment/devices. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

  3. hi guys I have a miracle cure which cured my rls and I am eager to help others who suffered like me.make this warm drink at home and drink it one hour before you go to bed and see how restless legs disappear. 400ml water boil then add fresh juice of ginger 4 to five spoons ,the more the better results you shall get ,then add fee cloves some cinnamon and few pieces of cardamon grounded then dip one tea bag .after this drink is made take milk in another vessel and slowly drink this in a tea cup by first pouring this drink and adding milk later to dilute the strong drink. let your body feel the warmness and sweat.you can go to sleep without your legs bothering you at all.i really hope I can help someone with this cure that I discovered accidentally

    1. I am so happy to hear that you have found something that works for you!! Do keep us updated1

      🥄🦄 Ray (Team member)

    2. pickles and pickle juice especially homemade ones work sometimes for me.

  4. I find that sitting in the hot tub is the only relief I get when it is bad.

    1. Glad you were able to find that the hot tub gives you some relief! I haven't heard that one specifically. - Jake (Team Member)

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