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Has anyone heard of this? I seem to have this problem at night when my legs want to twitch and I have to move my legs to stop them. And then I can't stop thinking about it. Sometimes it happens during the day. Am I lacking some vitamins or something?

I have RLS, its obnoxious.

Its not a lack of vitamins, I think it has something to do with the nervous system. There are a couple of medicines for it that have next to no side effects, so maybe you should bring it up to your doctor.

Best of luck.

vitamin deficiency, iron deficiency anema are both causes. caffiene can make it worse. yeah theres a whole range of meds ranging that treat it. so just see your doc to get a script for something

Oh yes it is quite a well-known condition. I see treatments advertised for it on TV now. You may want to cut back on caffeine. When I was a coffee junkie (6 strong cups a day), I would have restless body syndrome. I was almost manic in my physical and mental energy. Then I would crash in exhaustion at the end of the day.

Very unhealthy.

i'm pretty sure EVERYONE has suffered from this before. plane rides, before exams. i was amazed when they came out with meds for it. seems like another reason for a pharma company to make cash.

I heard it was a sign of sexual frustration....but who knows for sure....

Well, i'm drinking loads of coffee at the moment so that may be something to do with it.

redheadguy saidWell, i'm drinking loads of coffee at the moment so that may be something to do with it.

probably good to cut back before going and getting put on unnecessary meds


the usual suspects to treat it are more anxiety meds anyway like benzodiapenes.. klonapin and those types

No, i don't wanna be taking any of those. Herbal tea from now on.

yalemarine saidI heard it was a sign of sexual frustration....but who knows for sure....

Wow if this is even partially true I am going to pay more attention to people's jiggling legs!

That's a form of masturbation by your subconscious!

Well i haven't had sex for more than a week so it could be...

And aging.

Eh? Eh? What's that? Sorry, I can't hear you.

My point exactly grampa. x

Used to have it every night, then I started exercising in the evening instead of the morning and it went away.

On a holiday?

I normally have my feet behind my head at night so I'd have no idea if I have RLS.

yalemarine saidI heard it was a sign of sexual frustration....but who knows for sure....

well, i don't have sexual frustration ...

but how come i still have "restless legs syndrome"?

it happens at night when i'm about to sleep ... i hate "restless legs syndrome" !!!

i need help ?

Whenever I bring up the topic of "Restless Leg Syndrome" people laugh because they have a medication for it now.

I like how the commercial warns that if you develop "strong sexual urges" or "gambling" that you should talk to your doctor right away. Gambling?! That is just so odd. LOL!

I used to remember as a child back in grammar school that my feet would tingle and I'd dart my legs around the bed and make a lot of movement.

I find now that if I meditate before bed I never have a problem. Relieving all the tension naturally has worked well for me.

And lay off the caffeine by midday. Don't drink any coffee or colas or Mountain Dew after this point. Did any of you know that Mountain Dew has more caffeine than colas? Colas have it naturally but if I am not mistaken they add it to Mountain Dew to get that jolt.

try valerian root, it's supposed to relax the nervous system... it does take the edge off a bit, i think, when you can't fall asleep, maybe it will work with your legs.

I normally have my feet behind my head at night so I'd have no idea if I have RLS.

And you look like such a nice boy.

We don't have Mountain Dew in the UK but i'm gonna lay off the coffee for a while.

I had it when I was a kid...would always creep up on me when I was in church