What non-medication measures have helped with your RLS?

Posted by missjb @missjb, Feb 7 9:39am

I'm starting a thread so anyone with a positive experience using something other than medication to deal with RLS can share what has worked for them.

For years, (before I knew what was waking me each night) I used a heavy (4.5 pound) long-handled Brookstone massager on my legs at night. After a few minutes, this stopped the RLS sensations and I was able to go back to sleep. Lying with my leg against the hardness of a bag of rice has also helped.

These things were really the most successful measures for me. What have you tried and did anything work?

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becca2025pin | @becca2025pin | Feb 8 3:26pm

My niece has great success with a weighted blanket.

crbarefoot | @crbarefoot | Feb 9 6:30am

My husband treats RLS with a tablespoon of yellow mustard as needed. If he awakens with restless legs, a tablespoon of yellow mustard does the trick. This was recommended by his internal medicine physician.