I do not find that the essential tremors affect my sleep. I also have restless leg syndrome which is another diagnosis that may or may not be related to my essential tremors. I have had RLS since I was a child, way before I even knew what it is called. It is also an internal phenomena that is difficult to describe unless you have ever had it. RLS creates an intense urge to move my legs to find comfort. I do not have it every night, but it seems to come in waves. I may have it for a week straight before it subsides until the next episode. It mainly happens at night, although I also have it sometimes when I sit in a meeting, or church, or standing in line at the grocery store. I find that leg exercises sometimes helps with that.
Our bodies are complicated pieces of equipment. Sometimes I have to give up on trying to find out why I am experiencing certain challenges, and just go straight for learning to cope with diet, exercise, or medication as a last resort. At this time, I am not on any medication for my essential tremors or my RLS.
Just as a side note, my 45 year old son also has RLS. His is even worse than mine, and he frequently has difficulty sleeping.
I have needed to keep my ferritin level over 75 which requires me to use iron supplement Last year I had an intravenous Iron drip to boost my ferritin level. RLs sleep issues helped by adequate ferritin Have had mild RLS 30 yrs. Now also use Neupro patch 2 MG to control RLS all day instead of Gabapentin and Ropinerole. I patch a day gives my legs peace. Former neuros just kept prescribing more drugs as my body became acclimated. Patch also used at higher doses to treat Parkinsons. May need to connect with neuro who specializes in movement disorders.
I have needed to keep my ferritin level over 75 which requires me to use iron supplement Last year I had an intravenous Iron drip to boost my ferritin level. RLs sleep issues helped by adequate ferritin Have had mild RLS 30 yrs. Now also use Neupro patch 2 MG to control RLS all day instead of Gabapentin and Ropinerole. I patch a day gives my legs peace. Former neuros just kept prescribing more drugs as my body became acclimated. Patch also used at higher doses to treat Parkinsons. May need to connect with neuro who specializes in movement disorders.
Thank you, I may approach my PCP about that. I have had restless leg since I was a child, although we did not have a label for it then. I take Magnesium and vitamin E right before bed, so it does not keep me awake often. It seems to come in spurts. I may have it for a few days, then it will taper off, sometimes for weeks before I have another round.
I also occasionally get leg cramps which severely interrupts my sleep when it happens.
My essential tremor is constant so I do not believe it is tied to my RLS.
All things considered, I am surprised I sleep as well as I do.
At least I am not in constant pain as many other folks on these forums are. I am very blessed.
Neuro pain like my foot neuropathy often respond well to new treatments like SCS or Patches I am using. Stay tuned to others who have similar issues on this Connect. Find many helpful suggestions by sharing issues and read what is working for others.
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I have needed to keep my ferritin level over 75 which requires me to use iron supplement Last year I had an intravenous Iron drip to boost my ferritin level. RLs sleep issues helped by adequate ferritin Have had mild RLS 30 yrs. Now also use Neupro patch 2 MG to control RLS all day instead of Gabapentin and Ropinerole. I patch a day gives my legs peace. Former neuros just kept prescribing more drugs as my body became acclimated. Patch also used at higher doses to treat Parkinsons. May need to connect with neuro who specializes in movement disorders.
Thank you, I may approach my PCP about that. I have had restless leg since I was a child, although we did not have a label for it then. I take Magnesium and vitamin E right before bed, so it does not keep me awake often. It seems to come in spurts. I may have it for a few days, then it will taper off, sometimes for weeks before I have another round.
I also occasionally get leg cramps which severely interrupts my sleep when it happens.
My essential tremor is constant so I do not believe it is tied to my RLS.
All things considered, I am surprised I sleep as well as I do.
At least I am not in constant pain as many other folks on these forums are. I am very blessed.
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