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Re:RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME : WILMA! WILMA! WILMA!

Posted by kazoo on August 6, 2000, at 0:48:36

In reply to RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME - TO DR. BOB, SHAR, JANE, posted by wilma on August 4, 2000, at 18:36:05

> SHAR, JANE, KAZOO, RICK
> AFTER TAKEN VIT. E, IRON 300 MG, CALCIUM AND VIT. D, PLUS A TO ZINK VIT. CENTRUM, THE LAST THREE DAYS MY LEGS SPOT HURTING. THE INSOMIA STILL THERE BUT AT NIGHT I CAN SEAT AND REST WITH NO PAIN. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO TAKE THOSE VIT. AND ANY SUGESTIONS ON INSOMNIA?
> THANK YOU.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Greetings to WILMA:

Interesting you should post again because I was going to start a new thread about RLS.

I was thumbing through some literature in a doctor's office (no, not mine) and came across
something entitled "EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS." There was this section on RLS which was
grouped with PLMS (Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep). And I quote:

Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep (PLMS) and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep (PLMS) is a syndrome that consists of
periodic movements of the legs, feet, and/or toes during sleep. People
with PLMS are often not aware of these movements, and often complain of
several symptoms, including:
.....Insomnia
.....Excessive daytime sleepiness
.....Frequent awakenings from sleep
.....Unrefreshing sleep

Restless Legs Syndrome.*(see note below)
Periodic leg movements in sleep are frequently associated with a waking
disorder called Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). RLS is a disorder of the
central nervous system that is characterized by unusual sensations in the
legs and an overwhelming urge to move the legs while resting or attempting
to fall asleep. Approximately 2% of the population of the US suffers from
RLS. Not all patients with PLMS also have RLS; however, most patients with
RLS have PLMS. RLS is occasionally associated with pregnancy, anemia, or
diabetes. Symptoms of RLS also include:
.....Creeping or crawling sensations in the legs
.....An irresistible urge to move the affected extremity
.....Relief of the symptons by walking
.....A worsening of the symptions when the afflicted person is at rest,
particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.

*NOTE FROM ABOVE: Although people with RLS experience excessive daytime
sleepiness, they may not fall asleep in the situations highlighted on the
Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Individuals with RLS should seek the advice
of a physician.

SIDE NOTE: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a test/questionnaire
that measures your general level of daytime sleepiness. It asks you to rate
the chance that you would doze off or fall asleep during different,
routine, daytime situations, such as "Sitting and reading," "Watching
television," "Sitting inactive in a public place," etc. Each situation
is rated from 0 (zero) to 3, with 0 meaning you would never doze or fall
asleep in a given situation, and 3 meaning that there is a very high
likelihood that you would doze or fall asleep in that situation.

IMPORTANT RLS CONTACT INFORMATION:

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME FOUNDATION, INC.
PO Box 7050, Department CP, Rochester, MN 55903-7050
Web site: http://www.rls.org E-mail: rlsfoundation@rls.org

The RLS Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving
universal awareness, developing effective treatments, and finding a
definite cure for Restless Legs Syndrome. Please send a self-addressed
stamped envelope for information.

Source: The above information is adapted from National Sleep Foundation
materials. (c)1999

NOTE TO WILMA: don't take vitamins E or D at night because they have a
simulating effect. Also, look into this drug/chemical called QUININE.
This is what doctors usually dispense for restless legs. I'm surprised
no one has mentioned, or supported, this suggestion. The use of QUININE
is a standard chemical for this sort of thing. An OTC equivalent is
this stuff called LEGATRIM.

Since anemia could cause RLS, and you are already taking IRON supplements,
perhaps you should look into vitamin B-12 shots.

kazoo


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