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Anxious Rock - don't go to the liquor store. It will make things so much worse. I recently had a streak of terrible anxiety and I also have some RLS. I finally went to the doctor about it and was prescribed some medication. Perhaps you should see a doctor about the RLS, if you have not already. I know that when your legs are doing that crap its awful. I find taking an advil sometimes helps. Often I end up curled in a ball with my legs underneath me and putting me weight on my legs. This seems to help but the problem is when I fall asleep in that position, then my legs go numb and it's pins and needles when I finally stretch them out.
I know it's an awful predicament but I'm hoping you don't reach for the booze.
I know it's an awful predicament but I'm hoping you don't reach for the booze.
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Originally Posted by Calicofish 
Anxious Rock - don't go to the liquor store. It will make things so much worse. I recently had a streak of terrible anxiety and I also have some RLS. I finally went to the doctor about it and was prescribed some medication. Perhaps you should see a doctor about the RLS, if you have not already. I know that when your legs are doing that crap its awful. I find taking an advil sometimes helps. Often I end up curled in a ball with my legs underneath me and putting me weight on my legs. This seems to help but the problem is when I fall asleep in that position, then my legs go numb and it's pins and needles when I finally stretch them out.
I know it's an awful predicament but I'm hoping you don't reach for the booze.
I know it's an awful predicament but I'm hoping you don't reach for the booze.
I have been trying to sleep all around the house in different places and positions lol
I even tried napping today but of course the neighbour's are getting a new roof and those guys are loud! Music, nail guns, yelling etc.
I am still sober and trying my best to make it through this craving but my exhaustion and social anxiety for tonight are making it hard and giving me excuses!
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Just to be clear - I did not get medication for RLS, it was for anxiety :-) You know those big vibrating massagers advertised for neck pain - well, that might help your legs.
I'm glad you have not gone to the liquor store.
I'm glad you have not gone to the liquor store.
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Originally Posted by Calicofish
Just to be clear - I did not get medication for RLS, it was for anxiety :-) You know those big vibrating massagers advertised for neck pain - well, that might help your legs.
I'm glad you have not gone to the liquor store.
I'm glad you have not gone to the liquor store.
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AnxiousRock, I believed there were no meds for RLS too, for a long time. I tried massages, peppermint oil, ice but the only thing that helped was walking around, which I would do night after night. After nearly 20 years of endless sleepless night due to RLS, I finally decided enough was enough. I was at a point where flying on an airplane had become so, so difficult. You can't just stand up and walk around whenever you want on a plane. I couldn't sit still in movie theatres either. So, I went to the doctor and I am SO glad I did. She suggested a very low dose of gabapentin and it's worked wonders for me. This is just my experience and I know there are no perfect cures for RLS, but I want you to have hope. 
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Originally Posted by Anna
AnxiousRock, I believed there were no meds for RLS too, for a long time. I tried massages, peppermint oil, ice but the only thing that helped was walking around, which I would do night after night. After nearly 20 years of endless sleepless night due to RLS, I finally decided enough was enough. I was at a point where flying on an airplane had become so, so difficult. You can't just stand up and walk around whenever you want on a plane. I couldn't sit still in movie theatres either. So, I went to the doctor and I am SO glad I did. She suggested a very low dose of gabapentin and it's worked wonders for me. This is just my experience and I know there are no perfect cures for RLS, but I want you to have hope.
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Originally Posted by Steely
Why not just stay home and sleep rather than go to comedy club?
I have alcohol but havent drank yet. I'm trying super hard with distracting myself.
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Hi anxiousrock. I read somewhere it was a magnesium deficiency. It might be worth asking your doctor because if you take magnesium supplements I think you have to balance it out with zinc supplements too, so might be worth asking doc. RLS is the worst! I asked my doctor for magnesium and zinc and it worked for me
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I'm glad that Magnesium worked for you, Doriss. That was what my doctor recommended to try first and it really didn't make much difference to me. I know there is no 'one fix' for RLS so I'm glad it helped you.
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Having alcohol around doesn't seem like a too good idea AR. It would make me feel even more anxious. A tug-a-war I'd never win.
Glad you stayed in from the rain. I know what you mean about not wanting to be around drunk people. They remind me too much of myself. Eek!
Glad you stayed in from the rain. I know what you mean about not wanting to be around drunk people. They remind me too much of myself. Eek!
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Originally Posted by Anna
I'm glad that Magnesium worked for you, Doriss. That was what my doctor recommended to try first and it really didn't make much difference to me. I know there is no 'one fix' for RLS so I'm glad it helped you.
It had something to do with the balance between magnesium and zinc. Glad you found relief too Anna
Hope you find something to fix you up too anxiousrock
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Originally Posted by Steely
Having alcohol around doesn't seem like a too good idea AR. It would make me feel even more anxious. A tug-a-war I'd never win.
Glad you stayed in from the rain. I know what you mean about not wanting to be around drunk people. They remind me too much of myself. Eek!
Glad you stayed in from the rain. I know what you mean about not wanting to be around drunk people. They remind me too much of myself. Eek!
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