[RLS.meds]

[wispfox]

So, I think I've decided that a) the meds I've got don't actually do anything (or not very much) to make my legs not desperately need to be stretched or moved, _and_ b) they appear to make me rather wide awake, even when I was very sleepy immediately before taking them. And, annoyingly, awake but still _tired_, so I can't _do_ anything.

I stop taking them, I think, as having to take melatonin to sleep when there aren't seeming to be any useful effects is silly. Also, I call the place that perscribed it, and explain what's going on.

Comments

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Unsure if I'd made the connection before now now.

It's apparently fairly common, and highly underdiagnosed, as most people don't realize that it's diagnoseable. I note that there is a lot of variety in how bad it can be. Mine is not, IMO, bad enough that I am willing to take anything which is potentially habit-forming.

[okoshun.livejournal.com]

Mine is sporadic and relatively mild based on the little bit that I read on the RLS site that I found. I'm sure if it ever causes issues I can deal with it then.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Mine makes sleep fraught with difficulties, most of the time, and worse in winter. So, as I would like to have the ability to sleep more easily (getting there and staying there) on a regular basis, I investigate.