I'm so sorry, @mikead63, those nighttime symptoms sound incredibly tough. The burning, the stiffness, feeling like your feet are a different part of your body... I know that feeling all too well with RLS, especially when it wakes you up.

I'm fairly new here, but I've dealt with RLS for years. Sometimes just getting up and walking around a bit, or doing some gentle stretches can help break that feeling. Some people also find relief with hot or cold foot baths.

Have you talked to your doctor about your iron and ferritin levels? For RLS, specialists often like to see ferritin higher than what's considered 'normal' for general health. It's definitely worth discussing your actual numbers with them.