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September 20, 2008, 2:09 am
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When I saw the commercials for this condition, I thought it was rather odd. Has anyone had this problem, or know someone that has it? I'm curious about the symptoms.

You know you have it if you are laying in bed and you feel the need to continually move your legs. It can sometimes feel like your legs are itchy or just uncomfortable. Its almost a constant need to move the legs. I have heard that some dr.'s think part of the problem could be a lack of potassium and they urge people to eat more foods with potassium in it. Not sure if that has been scientifically proven or not though.

When I first saw this commercial I was thrilled that there was finally a name to my discomfort. I have had this condition sever since I could remember. I had teachers in elementary school ask me to stop tapping my feet on the ground because it bothered them, but the ache and feeling of needing to move my legs has always been with me.

I feel as if I have to move my legs in some way all the time. And when I try to rest the discomfort increases until I need to get up and walk for a little while. It can get to be exhausting when you really need sleep but your legs ache so that you need to move.

I hate when people laugh at this syndrome. If they had it, they'd know it is no laughing matter.

I am always tapping my foot or moving my feet in some way. But I don`t think it`s this syndrome because I sleep fine and my legs don`t ache. I think I`m just hyper.

My husband has it real bad. And i developed it back in 1996. For me a single aleve helps but fr jimmy it doesnt and he has to get up.

he used ot take Sulindac and it worked well but then after he fell off the ladder it stopped working.

Rls is a bit different, This feels often ike its in teh bone as well and its a need to move not just an over active " tick".

RLS just make syo so tired. Its actually a neurological prblem either stemming from sciatica, spine or neck injury.

At least that was what they most current findings are.

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My husband has this as well. I have been trying to get him to go to the doctor but her refusses.

I have never had RLS that I'm aware of, but I have at times suffered from waking up with terrible Charley Horses in my legs. The pain is almost unbearable and my legs stay sore for days afterwards. Does anyone know if this could possibly be linked in any way to Restless Leg Syndrome?

I've had Charley Horses in the past. When I was younger and heavier, I had them quite often--they are EXTREMELY painful. Thank goodness I haven't had any lately.

I think this happens because the muscles are overworked and not conditioned for extra stress. However, if having a Charley Horse is another symptom for RLS, I'd like to know that too.

Thanks for all the info, everyone!