Restless Leg Syndrome
Thursday, November 30th, 2006They say they don’t really know what “causes” RLS, but they have some ideas. It could be caused by a virus or a bacteria. I have RLS. I relate mine to side effects of long term antibiotic use. I had a “simple” hernia surgery. I then had complications from it. I ended up with MRSA, which is a very bad staph infection. I was put on several medications for pain. I also was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I am not diabetic. There again, I blame it on the MRSA and side effects. I was on Mirapex and Klonopin at night. I didn’t want the Klonopin because of it being a Benzo. I weaned myself off of those two drugs. I am a nurse. I don’t recommend anyone else to stop taking meds without their MD approval, which I had. I am now taking Requip. What a difference that makes!
I can sleep all night without having to get up and walk because my legs are hurting. I work in a Treatment Center and recommended Requip to several clients with RLS. They too, say it makes a world of difference.
Karen S., Alabama