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Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
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I am new to this site, so In hope I am doing this right. My PLM started when I was in my early 40's, I am 73 now. A couple of years later RLS started and I have been on Mirapex since then. The only thing different that has helped are painkillers, I found this out when I had surgery. I could not work and stay on painkillers so I have been taking Mirapex forever and I have to be careful with it. If I take it to late at night and I be extremely sleepy the next morning. That is not a problem unless I have to drive somewhere. The odd thing about all of this is when I am a passenger in the car my RSL & PLM will start and I will have to take a mirapex, but when I am driving I don't have RLS or PLM.
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Hi @misstroy, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @chloeliucw and other members. I don't have RLS or PLM but I have read that it's not uncommon for RLS symptoms to occur when sitting still or laying down which you mentioned occurs when you are a passenger in the car. There is another discussion here on Connect for RLS that you may want to join and meet other members discussing RLS: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/restless-leg-syndrome-2a74e5/
I also found a few articles that may provide some helpful information.
Medical News Today - Everything you need to know about restless legs syndrome
-- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7882
Cleveland Clinic - 5 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome
-- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-doctor-approved-home-remedies-for-restless-legs-syndrome/
@misstroy has your doctor suggested any alternative treatments or home remedies?
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Hello @misstroy and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! It must not be easy dealing with both PLM and restless leg syndrom (RLS) for 30 or so years! But you have come to the right place to talk with people who have similar experiences. I’d like to invite @johnbishop @barbarn and @johnhans to this conversation – they may be able to offer support and shed light on both of these conditions.