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What non-medication measures have helped with your RLS?
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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My niece has great success with a weighted blanket.
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2 ReactionsMy 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.
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1 Reaction@crbarefoot That sounds wonderful, and I know from personal experience that yellow mustard works for leg cramps, too. But I wonder: Is your husband's RLS severe? B/c mine is, and I don't know whether it would help my severe RLS. Thank you in advance for your answer.
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1 Reaction@cpj88 no, his RLS is not severe. It is occasional. He says about 2-3 times a month, but it would certainly be worth a try. Best to you.