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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Kazy rock on June 18, 2016, 05:48:01 PM

Title: Elleste and restless legs
Post by: Kazy rock on June 18, 2016, 05:48:01 PM

Hi I need advice my doctor has increased my HRT to 2 mg because my hot flushes have returned and I haven't had a period for two months I have developed restless legs which is driving me mad,hAs anyone changed over and do I start 2mg right away or finish my 1mg packet I've terrible anxiety and palpitations and my tummy is jumping doctor gave me 2 mg Valium but only. A one off am so tired I need a good sleep but my legs are driving me mad help please 😕

Title: Re: Elleste and restless legs
Post by: CLKD on June 18, 2016, 06:34:14 PM

I have suffered intermittently with restless leg syndrome for years.  I can feel the legs 'drawing' in the day and if I sleep on the settee in the afternoon, they are no problem.  But when I get into bed they start, immediately!  I've tried sleeping with legs elevated on a double blanket under the mattress, with legs up the wall  ::) but I found by chance that bananas stop the sensations within 5 nights!  For me it's lack of potassium.
 
Nurofen taken 10 mins. before bed time can help too.

2mg Valium ain't much good!  Won't touch the sides  ::).