I was diagnosed with RLS a about 5 years ago. I was going through a severe depression and at first was diagnosed with agitated depression. I was restless all the time and my legs could not be still. My legs were in constant motion to the point that my calf muscles were very sore and I still moved. I constantly felt as if I was going to bust out of my skin. It became evident that the restlessness and the depression were not related and I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with RLS. I am taking Pramipexole and the symptoms are better and are tolerable. I still move my feet constantly, but can keep my legs still. I wear a hole in my one shoe from wiggling my toes ( duct tape helps to prevent that) I do need to get up and walk around and I still have trouble sleeping at night. I see quite a few people who say they take Gabapentin for RLS. I tried taking it and had terrible side effects.

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