Are there any alternative treatments for RLS that have worked for you?
I’ve had such a battle with my RLS. It’s gotten worse over say the last 10 years. I don’t always get just RLS however. There are nights where my arms, stomach basically my whole body is excruciatingly restless. Of course getting up and moving around helps while I’m doing it. There is only one thing that has worked for me without fail and without side effects, and that’s the pain meds I have for my back pain. I’ve tried loads of things over the years all the way down to a bar of soap at my feet, herbal remedies, vitamins and supplements etc. I do agree with one thing however, it seems there are a big variety of remedies that work for a big variety of people. If one doesn’t work, don’t give up, there are a hundred ways to attack RLS.
I feel for all of us suffering as this is such a frustrating thing to go through especially when you have it in the middle of the night. I hope at some point they can find a medicine that can be used that works, and more importantly doesn’t cause more side effects than it solves for. Good luck to all of us! Keep on fighting, and I wish you the best of luck finding your remedy!
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. I asked about your back injury because we've had a few members who began experiencing RLS symptoms with back injuries as well. Some found their RLS symptoms resolved as an unintended effect of back surgery or treatment. Might it be worthwhile to get your back issues evaluated again and learn whether their might be some helpful therapies or treatments? - Lori (Team Member) hi what medication do you take? Are you still in peri ? I'm just at menopause and it started 5 years ago in peri, on ropinale which has made it worse so I need help on what drug is out there my neurological doctor is no help just keeps upping the dose to 2 mil a day now then I also have pls so he says but I'm getting it in the day not while asleep, recently getting muscle twiching I've had blood work done etc. They are telling me as I'm anxious which I am I have an anxiety disorder plus insomnia and rls that my body is pulsating and twiching. I've just had another blood test and tje lady doctor is convinced if I go on hrt it will help all of the above. Will not cure rls but can help. So guess I will be trying hrt along with acupuncture because I cannot deal with this living nightmare anymore 😞
I have a very severe case of restless leg syndrome. I take medication every four hours. But I see a little relief when I eat foods rich in iron: buckwheat, sesame seeds, beef liver.
Unfortunately, iron is not absorbed from drugs, only from food.Hi
. Welcome to the community! Have you been diagnosed long? I hope you eventually find something that brings you more relief. Have you noticed your RLS getting worse since you have been on medication? Certain RLS medications can cause augmentation. Here is an article that might interest you: https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/augmentation. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)
I have had some relief of symptoms from Chinese herbs formulated by my acupuncturist. I found the original formula he is working from by googling.
I tried the Restiffic foot wraps and got no relief whatsoever.Hi
. How clever of you to find the original formula on your own. Does it still help? - Lori (Team Member) I am.currently having acupuncture and he's trying to get me on the herbs did they work??
Accupuncture from a true Chinese medicine practioner was helping my RLS. Sadly it was too expensive to continue. Insurance covered a very tiny portion of the cost.
I wish you had better coverage or could afford treatments on your own,
. Have you found anything since then that helps? Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)
