Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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deleted_user 10/28/2007

HI guys,

Does anyone have any tips on how to ease restless legs, i'm constantly moving my feet back and fourth when i'm lying on te sofa or trying to sleep.

My doc has said to drink tonic water but i retch trying to drink it.

Hugs Bex

deleted_user 10/28/2007

a few things to try:

a pillow under your legs/knees
a foot massage b4 bed
nuerotin really helps me
calcium b4 bed
hot bath

I hope one of these is helpful :)
hugs, tracy

deleted_user 10/28/2007

I was never able to treat my restless legs with posistioning, I taking quinine first, and then ended up taking requip which really worked all around not just for my legs but I got better more restful sleep as well and my all around pain levels during the day were lower then before, From what I understand they are prescribing requip for fibromyalgia especially, RLS seems to go hand in hand with fibro

Zzzzowl 10/28/2007

It's the quinine in the tonic water that helps get rid of restless legs. You can mix the tonic with fruit juice with the same effect or ask your doc to prescribe the quinine tablets for you. Find relief soon, hugs Owlxx

deleted_user 10/28/2007

the ingredient in tonic water that is for that is QUININE, ask your pharmacist I used to be able to buy it in capsule form without Rx.
ASK !!!
If not maybe your Dr could write Rx for that.
Good LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Dr also said that the restless legs are just another miserable problem for fibromyalgia patients.

deleted_user 10/28/2007

Take vitamin E and DON'T tilt your head back as it triggers RLS. Also, you might be anemic so you might want to get your ferritin iron level checked, and if need be, take iron supplements. Low iron is one of the main causes of RLS.

DixieBlue 10/28/2007

You can buy a product at Walmart called Hyland Leg Cramps. the Requip would probably be better but I am sure this doesn't cost as much and you can get it today if you have a Walmart near you. The positioning of the legs does help me as well! Good Luck and I wish you peace in your restless legs!

deleted_user 10/29/2007

Before I started Requip(really works)
I use to rub aspercream on my legs at night.
can get it at any drug store

spacey 10/30/2007

I am using Requip also and it does work. I used to use it on day's when I couldn't get my legs to stop. But the Doctor told me I should take it every night. Maybe your Doctor could give you some samples. Also Calcium helps as well.I hope you can find some relief. Don't let your Doctor blow it off. There is help out there and you shouldn't have to suffer

deleted_user 11/04/2007

Hi guys,

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your advice. Have an appointment with my GP tomorrow to see about getting some requip.

Your advice means loads x

Hugs to you all x x x

deleted_user 11/04/2007

Mirapex works good for restless legs and I have found on nights I don't take the Vicodin but instead take the Ultram (tramadol) that helps too - good luck.

deleted_user 06/30/2011

I used Hylands Restful Legs and it worked for awhile, then stopped. My doc put me on Requip and that also helped for a long while but now is not as effective. I do find it more helpful at night but have started getting restless legs during the day. Anyone else find that?

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