@mikayla68 I'm sorry your Nidra had to be abandoned because of painful calves.

One thing this forum has taught me is many of us have differences in RLS symptoms and many of us respond differently to the same treatment. I'm sorry that what worked for me, had a disappointing outcome for you.

While there has been positive past research on TOMAC's efficacy, the Nidra is relatively new in terms of wide-spread use. Our doctors have prescribed for us, but don't really have that much experience as a basis to understanding when something "goes wrong" or doesn't work.

Out of curiosity, I wonder if the painfulness is when the Nidra is running or does it create pain that stays with you when the Nidra isn't turned on.

Prior to RLS medication or the Nidra, I used a massager on my legs for RLS symptoms--for years. Now, when I turn on the Nidra, I also hold the massager to my leg for a minute or two, because initially the Nidra feels "strong" and the massager distracts from that. Within that minute or two, the Nidra's overly strong effect seems to subside--my massager gets turned off (and I go back to sleep).

I wonder if I didn't use the massager (which is second nature to me now) if I would find the initial jolt of the Nidra uncomfortable.

It can also be uncomfortable if the sticky pads are not held tightly in place. That can be like a shock.

But you said your calves are in pain--not really that the Nidra running causes calf pain--so probably not the same thing at all. It sound like using the Nidra has left your calves in pain when you aren't wearing the bands. Is that correct?

How long did you have the Nidra (and use it) before your calves became painful? Did you contact the company for help with this problem?