@barbarn Interesting about Tramadol. My mother was prescribed tramadol for her RLS which also was a problem anytime in the evening. She used to stand behind her chair and lean on the chair to watch TV. She had to stop taking Tramadol as it seemed to be causing her to faint and then she was put on Gabapentin. It seems there are many degrees of RLS and different manifestations and we all have to do what we have found works for us. I am so grateful that the Vit D seems to keep it in check for me and I well recognize that I may not have it as bad as others.