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Google restless legs cannabis.  
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945717302228

Go see Jay on Hillman at reactive massage on 7th and rosser ave. He will help you

I do not think the couch has anything to do with the RLS condition positionally because I have the same issues if I’m sitting on an airplane or sometimes even driving the car . If I’m upright walking, working, running and playing, anything with movement I don’t have those issues . It seems as though as soon as I want to relax or try to be in a calm environment RLS kicks in . Kind of like a photo cell that enables a light to come on as soon as it turns dark . Have to find a way to turn that switch off . It comes on as soon as I go to bed when it should be going off. Something in my wiring internally is messed up and needs to be fixed. Soon!

Massages do nothing for this condition I have tried it several times. All that does is relax my feet and has nothing to do with the neurological signals I’m getting for my feet to move . Since I took the prescribed drug Pramapexole my condition has worsened quite a bit. Now it’s just not my legs that are moving it’s my arms and hands and general body twitching which is impossible to sleep through . Cannabis is something I have never tried if there was an edible version of it and if it was possible it could help I would give it a try . I certainly don’t want to smoke it.

About 15 yrs ago I started to struggle with restless leg syndrome and a few years later the same feeling was showing up in my arm/shoulder area. It would start in the early evening on through the night. Very annoying.  
 
5 yrs ago I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. Within a year on the C-pap machine the restless leg/arm syndrome stopped completely.  
 
It might be worth checking out. If you do I highly recommend asking your doctor for a referral to Rana Medical as they are quicker to get into than the sleep centers at the hospital.  
 
Good luck

Skinny Moon said "I do not think the couch has anything to do with the RLS condition positionally because I have the same issues if I’m sitting on an airplane or sometimes even driving the car . If I’m upright walking, working, running and playing, anything with movement I don’t have those issues . It seems as though as soon as I want to relax or try to be in a calm environment RLS kicks in . Kind of like a photo cell that enables a light to come on as soon as it turns dark . Have to find a way to turn that switch off . It comes on as soon as I go to bed when it should be going off. Something in my wiring internally is messed up and needs to be fixed. Soon! "

I exercise regularly doing 30 min on the treadmill and 30 min step aerobics 2-3 times a week. I find that if I miss my workouts I experience RLS occasionally with tossing and turning. I get up during the night and I do leg stretches e.g calf stretches etc and it stops the RLS immediately. I have no problem sleeping after the stretches. I always do plenty of leg stretches before/after exercising too. I wonder if leg/muscle stretching (not too strenuous) would help you. It helps me right away.

I have had rls forever - I have 2 very large, heavy grainbags, which I put in the microvwave every night for 2 minutes each - take them to bed and put one on each leg - I guarantee you will find some relief - it is important that the bags be pretty warm - but don't cook them. If 2 minutes doesn't do it, try 2 min 30 sec. It has worked for me for years.

Heated magic bag applied to the lower back works for me.

When mine first started I had no clue what it was , I would get out of bed and pace . I would sit on my deck with ice packs rubbing my legs to cool off . My Doctor knew what it was right away when I asked , she sent me for blood work . Turns out I was low on iron , started taking iron pills right away and it stopped . Now and then I get the tingle back in my legs so I start taking my iron pills again and try to eat as much red meat as possible . Don't know if that's any help to you , but it was my cure . Don't let the Doctors brush it off , demand answers , demand testing and referrals to a specialist if needed . Don't give up , there is an answer out there for you .

I appreciate all the ideas and suggestions to help out with this condition . As I have said before I have tried most of them already having had this cursed issue for 30+ years. My iron levels are where they need to be according to my blood tests , Foot massages and weighted blankets did absolutely nothing. My next move is to get a referral to the Movement Disorder Center in Winnipeg or when cannabis edibles come out willing to give that a try . It appears that RLS has different effects on different people. What works for one doesn’t work for others . It also appears that there are different severities of this condition . Mine has gotten much worse as I’ve gotten older .

You can purchase softgels in high CBD and no THC if you don't want to smoke.

Ok, I know it sounds wierd but when I get it,I put lotion on my calves and feet.I also sleep with a thicker pillow between my legs and seems to take pressure off of my hips which in turn bothers my legs.Doing stretches everyday/evening for hip flexors helps with loosening up those muscles which in turn, I believe, affects the nerves in your legs.

Prescribed Clonazapam. Worked like a charm.  
He's familiar with RLS.

I have been where you are. I finally found a physician that believed me and referred me to the sleep clinic, which confirmed I have severe RLS. One drug that was made for RLS was Requip (generic ropinerole). I've found it to be good. Right now I use a combination of Ropinerole and pramipexole. Most physicians have no idea about RLS and prescribe medications that make it worse. Hope this helps.

I’m with you on this .. I have restless leg and arm syndrome everynight and can’t sleep until 4am as well.  
I take Gabapentin 400mg .. or I workout my arms and legs until dead tired than I quickly lay down and fall asleep.  
Feels so great afterwards.  
Plus Extra Muscle Woohoo

I have people come to me for this. Not a quick fix, but it may be worth a try.  
 
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the only thing that seems to help for me is heat. I bought a heated mattress cover with dual controls...one side for me which I like warm and the other side for him which he likes cooler sheets..since this is a bit pricey for something that may not work for you . Try a heating pad first on lowest setting, with an extra sheet over top so it doesn't shift around. I find I didn't need to hot, just something to help take the chill off the sheets, seems my circulation isn't the best when Im horizontal, Im fine when upright or sitting. Electric blanket might work as well but I didn't like the feel of them. It won't solve your problem or is a cure all, but it sure helps me to get at least more than an hour or 2 or steady sleep.

Put a bar of ivory soap under your sheets by your feet! It works

https://www.everydayhealth.com/restless-legs-syndrome/guide/treatment/

you mention cbd oil...where can you get this in brandon? the cannabis shops only sell 50/50 cbd and thc....they say straight cbd oil is not available...

Out of sure curiosity how does a bar of soap help?

You can also get them locally at Showcase in the Shopper Mall. 10, 15 or 20 lb.

I wanted to add that 98 % of people get relief with VoxxLife Technology. It has a 30 day money back guarantee for restless legs because it has been studied and tested.  
I am happy to come and see you. donnapawchuk@gmail.com

If you’re wanting to try more magnesium, get the oil and apply directly to you legs. I buy mine in spray form and spray as much or as little as needed. I’m a nurse and I’m often standing for most of my 12 hour shift. This spray has made a world of difference with my RLS and sleeping. Read the reviews. It’s Made in Canada and ships from BC.  
https://soluxury.ca/products/mg

You can try a weighted blanket? They sell them at showcase in 10,15,20 lbs. I did researched and they can help in anxiety and rls.

My father is taking 3 types of B vitamins that Kathy's Natural Way prescribed after doing a blood analysis. He has been really good since they took effect, no problems now.  
But go see her to get the right amounts of what B vitamins for your body.  
He has also found that too much salt also triggers it even with the B vitamins so be wary of that.

It does sound strange, but I’ve also been told that a bar of soap in the bed works. It would be worth a try!

I am sure your Dr has had your iron checked? Low iron is linked to RLS. If not, do that and if needed go with Feramax. Easy to digest and no side affects like some brands.  
I am a rep for Voxx socks also and know of Donna who has already reached out to you. Contact her. I too have RLS (better when I'm diligent with iron supplements) and know I sleep better with the socks on. I saw a woman do a testimony at a seminar a few months ago and was crying and so thankful for Voxx. She had run out of her pres:cription RLS pills and couldn't get more for a day or two - on holidays or something. She came across a Voxx rep and bought a pair - her night was amazing and has been since. Nothing to lose and Voxxlife offers a full refund if you are not satisfied within 30 days. NOTHING to lose. Reach out to Donna.  
Last but not least, get a sleep study. If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, then RLS is often linked and a simple CPAP machine at night could take you to a deeper sleep, eliminates snoring , reduce or eliminate RLS, help with depression, reduce risk of stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, high BP, heart failure, and so much more. RANA offers a sleep study immediately for $195. you can self refer online. They then send the referral request by fax to your Dr, Dr signs and you are then called for an appointment. The sleep study is done in the comfort of your own home and the monitor is returned the next day. You then see a specialist within about 2 weeks and can then start on CPAP that same day for a trial period so that you know if it will work for you before purchasing a machine. The staff at RANA are AMAZING. Extremely professional, helpful and have great senses of humor.  
Darling, your future is bright. You will conquer this. Good luck and God Bless.