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The other side of this equation that isn't talked about as much is "actually getting rest when you sleep". A problem that became worse for me over the years wa

The other side of this equation that isn't talked about as much is "actually getting rest when you sleep". A problem that became worse for me over the years was "sleeping but still being tired". This manifested for me when I started falling asleep at my desk at work, or in the middle of a conversation while I sat down. I did all the regular things, bed same time everyday, less/no caffeine, I would even workout when I got a "sleepy spell" figuring it was downtime? I finally saw a neurologist, got a sleep study, turned out I had restless leg syndrome. Basically running marathons in my sleep! I take a pill, and things are vastly improved.

decodebytes 5y ago
Hey, I have this really bad. Around 7-8pm I feel like I want someone to pull on my legs hard and they get an antsy feeling where I cannot keep them still. When I then go to bed, my legs kick and jerk , my wife has complained about me actually kicking her in the shins and drawing blood from my toenails. I have heard of medication, such as Dopamine agonists, but got concerned they might have other side effects. May I ask what your Dr has prescribed to you>?
- ip26 5y ago
  Check your iron levels (or just check your diet). Restless leg syndrome can be caused by iron deficiency.
  - decodebytes 5y ago
    outuled the iron thing already, had a blood panel and levels were very good.
    - ip26 5y ago
      Including ferritin, not just hemoglobin levels? Best of luck sorting it out.
  - supergeek133 5y ago
    Yes my neurologist also suggested I take Vitamin E and Iron supplements.
- supergeek133 5y ago
  Well first thing is I took a sleep study (monitors and all). I think at first they thought I had Narcolepsy, but after the study it was clear my legs just didn't stop moving. They prescribed me Mirapex, which is normally a drug for Parkinson's patients but it's in like a 1/5th dose. I take it a couple hours before bedtime!

decodebytes 5y ago

Hey, I have this really bad. Around 7-8pm I feel like I want someone to pull on my legs hard and they get an antsy feeling where I cannot keep them still. When I then go to bed, my legs kick and jerk , my wife has complained about me actually kicking her in the shins and drawing blood from my toenails. I have heard of medication, such as Dopamine agonists, but got concerned they might have other side effects. May I ask what your Dr has prescribed to you>?

ip26 5y ago
Check your iron levels (or just check your diet). Restless leg syndrome can be caused by iron deficiency.
- decodebytes 5y ago
  outuled the iron thing already, had a blood panel and levels were very good.
  - ip26 5y ago
    Including ferritin, not just hemoglobin levels? Best of luck sorting it out.
- supergeek133 5y ago
  Yes my neurologist also suggested I take Vitamin E and Iron supplements.
supergeek133 5y ago
Well first thing is I took a sleep study (monitors and all). I think at first they thought I had Narcolepsy, but after the study it was clear my legs just didn't stop moving. They prescribed me Mirapex, which is normally a drug for Parkinson's patients but it's in like a 1/5th dose. I take it a couple hours before bedtime!