Anyone here have RLS? I have it so badly that even with medication I still suffer. Eating carbs used to help but that is not an option anymore. I take baths, get regular exercise but I work three 12 hour night shifts a week and switch back to days on my days off. I have researched this quite a bit and haven't come up with a solution. I guess I'm just venting since it is like torture and there's not a lot you can do about it.

I have RLS but mine isn't severe enough for medication (yet). My mother has it badly and has to have medication or she can't sleep at night.

I haven't had an episode in awhile so I'm thinking losing some weight has helped it.

I wish you luck because I know how miserable it can be. I already see signs in my son (14) of him having it too.

Ditto on the magnesium. When I was adjusting doses of a med that causes temporarily sore muscles, I added that in. I used magnesium with malic acid and took some calium with Vitamin D. You might also want to try diet tonic Water for the quinine- though I doubt it is enough quinine to actually do anything.

You could also see about different meds. I don't have RLS, but I do have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and I just kick my husband all night long without requip. I tried other meds before that and they weren't for me.

I've been on Mirapex for about three years. It works well for me with no side effects. My wife reminds me if I forget to take my "jumpin' around pill" at night. I also no longer sit and bounce my knee all day.

I have RLS, too!! My legs make me crazy.:help: