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Does anyone else have restless legs, and how do you cope?

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fancyflowers Sat 24-Jan-26 22:13:35

A side effect of my chronic kidney disease is restless legs. It's debilitating, and when it starts off, it prevents me from sleeping. At present I am taking 2 magnesium tablets and using magnesium cream. Something it helps, but not always.

Does anyone else suffer from this, and what is your remedy, if you have found one?

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Weddingbelle123 Tue 27-Jan-26 14:54:56

I used to get it occasionally but following a hip replacement surgery, it became constant. Have been on Pramiprexole medication from my doctor ever since.

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Soozikinzi Tue 27-Jan-26 18:21:13

My DH is also on pramipexole for RLS that works very well we definitelyknow if hes missed taking it ! . I have read of some success for people putting thir feet on a vibration plate for a few minutes before bed.

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Coolgran65 Tue 27-Jan-26 19:30:50

Ive had rls for 45 years in both arms and legs and have tried just about all of the recommended medications and most supplements. In the end I was relieved by using an opiod. Codeine which my GP prescribed. Its possible to buy the lowest dose cocodamol 8/500mg over the counter. This is 8mg codeine and 500mg paracetamol..

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labazs Wed 28-Jan-26 09:26:40

I know my other half has had it years and his mum but she swore by Anadin no idea why! my other half drinks tonic water. i have started with it recently and it is the most annoying thing ever

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