Thanks for this recommendation, Raven. This is something that I'll try. I'm so happy to know that you have found relief.

Glad you found a solution....I don't have the issue, but Mom did. She swore by the bar of soap under the bottom sheet by her feet.

Thank you. For some reason..I just have the problem every now and then.

Don't know if it is on "over-active" days or what. On those nights, I have spent

a lot of time trying to walk it out. Will look for the Foam. I know a couple

of gals that have tried the soap under the sheet, but, not sure how effective

it has been.

I've been using it for about a year now, I am plagued by night cramps due to kidney disease but the product also works for any pain. All my family uses it now and, yesterday, a fellow from Ireland was telling me about his shoulder pain. I got out the foam and he put it on and was thrilled. He said he's buying a case of it lol.

I use a bar of Ivory soap in between the sheets. Works for me. Soap has Magnesium in it.

Soap does not work for me these days.

Just be sure you're drinking lots of water. Tonic with quinine is helpful too

I bought some of this when I was having cramps. Gladly I haven’t had a cramp since I got it, go figure. But I have it if I need it

Have you tried taking a magnesium glycinate supplement? I'm guessing it would be cheaper, and if you need magnesium (many people do) it would be good to take it systemically. But I'm glad you're getting relief!

Yes I have tried several different types of Magnesium but it doesn't get along well with my digestive system. I have a big expensive bottle of chelated Magnesium right now but I had to stop taking it.

The Morton Epsom lotion was great but they discontinued it. I had bought several bottles on ebay for an elevated price but I lost all but one in the flood. Luckily one was in the bedroom of the RV that did not get water.

This company makes the cramp relief products and one for pain and inflammation. It is recommended for rheumatoid arthritis. I definitely want to get some of that too but Kroger pharmacy doesn't have it. I will try CVS. After seeing how well this works for restless legs I am hoping that the other one will help my hands. They have been extremely painful lately.

https://theraworxrelief.com/about-joint-relief/

The site you linked to has an a video from the charlatan "Dr Drew". You can be sure he was paid for his endorsement, the non-disclosure of which runs afoul of normal ethics practices in the medical profession.

I believe there are several new prescription drugs available for restless leg syndrome that act differently from gabapentin (Neurontin). A bar of soap is an old wives tale/superstition, you can be sure there's nothing to that but perhaps a placebo effect. (You think it does something and so it does)

I think a neurologist would be the right person to address this problem with. Have you seen one, is this the source of the recommendation you're following?

Yes I am under the care of a neurologist for my progressive degenerative condition. I always consult my medical team.

Thanks for the recommendation, Raven. My sister has restless leg, and I will buy her some to try. It affects her every day.

My husband suffers from restless legs. Started about 15 yrs ago. Nothing worked until he saw a neurologist who prescribed this medication - Pramipexole Dihydrochloride 1.5 mg.

Take it about 2 hrs before bed. Completely stops it and you sleep like a baby! So does your spouse.

My husband has a really bad case of restless legs. I could not sleep with him for almost a year until he was prescribed this medication. Insurance covers it. You only take it before bed. No side affects at all except a good nights sleep.

Jane

Glad you've found relief.

DH was prescribed Abilify for anxiety. He was on a 2mg dose. His MD had him try stopping it by reducing to 1mg (a non-theraputic dose). When he discontinued it entirely, he had RLS by the second night. Hadn't had it before. He resumed the 1mg -- no more RLS. Hard to believe that's placebo effect.

I don't have restless leg....not even sure I know what it is, but if it helps arthritis pain, I will definitely try it. Thanks.

My sister was taking magnesium, but unbeknownst to her it was a large dose of it. When at her last Dr. appt. they heard something in her heart , possible A-fib, and did an EKG which led to a cardiologist and wearing a heart monitor. Turned out it was V-fib and caused by the high dose of magnesium she was taking! So watch your doses everyone and make sure your Dr. knows of every OTC you take and the dose!

I have a heart condition that is beat related also which is why I am not taking it by mouth anymore and also why I can't take most of the medications that are the usual ones given. All of them have the potential to cause irregular patterns.

I have to take 3 medications to try to keep it fairly normal. And wear monitors frequently to keep track of what is happening.

Using the topical Magnesium is safer for me. My doctor had approved the low dose chelated Magnesium but I was having too many episodes for my liking.

I had no idea there were topical remedies to treat restless legs! I will definitely look for this and give it a try.

Years ago, when it first started, I found that Horse Chestnut, a natural herb, did a very good job of quieting that constant movement sensation. However, it also upset my stomach. More recently, I discovered Hyland's Restful Legs, which seems like a miracle worker to me! It works quickly and with no side effects. I keep a bottle of it on my nightstand, and dissolve a couple of tablets under my tongue as soon as the restless movement starts, and it is gone in no time.

My husband often had pretty bad cramps in his legs, his doctor recommended tonic water (or was it club soda, whichever one has quinine in it), and that worked well for him, for the cramps.

Rusty

I called our CVS and what a hassle just trying to get a live human being, then got disconnected with him. Called Walgreen and they have the Theraworx. Lady told me aisle 17 on the left, so Ivan is going today to get a bottle of the joint pain relief. I hope it will help his shoulder and the arthritis in my hands. Thanks Raven for telling us about this product. We've seen it advertised on TV but it helps to know people who have actually used it successfully.

I sure hope you can get relief! I have ordered the one for the arthritis. The 2 old goats lotion helps some. I look forward to using this new one. The one I ordered comes with one compression glove that can be used on either hand. I wish it came with 2. I may have to get some good compression gloves. In the morning when I get up I can't open and close my hands at all. It is so painful. Any relief is a blessing!

Thanks so much for letting us know about this product, Raven. Used to be bothered every night with RLS; don't have any idea what changed, but all of a sudden it stopped. Stopped until one night last week. I was on the verge of falling asleep, when all of a sudden my legs started jerking, thought it would never stop. I have saved the info posted for future reference.

Ravencajun, I am so sorry about your hands. I can't imagine how hard it must be to welcome the morning with that going on. I really have to stop complaining about all my little aches & pains. 《Hugs》

The FAQ for the Theraworx arthritis foam says the active ingredient is olibanum, which I had to Google. Says it's frankincense? Huh?

Haha. Sounds like it could be another type of snake oil, offering positive results only if you believe? Hopefully it's harmless, not all things of this nature are.

"maybe you need to look up medical usage of frankincense "

I did before making the comment but I've gone back to look for this response. I found no information suggesting uses or benefits from use from any legitimate source. Web MD says there's no evidence demonstrating effectiveness for any use, nor evidence about interactions or side effects if ingested. So, it's "safe to use" because it may do nothing other than irritate skin if applied directly. Wikipedia says it's used in Chinese medicine and for its odor - a type of incense.

You probably know that the entire landscape of supplements is an unregulated market. Claims insinuating benefits and results that "may" occur need not be demonstrated and are often not true at all. The rules for real medicine are imperfect but stringent all the same and higher scientific standards for effects apply and must be demonstrated.

Do you have other information?

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/frankincense#section1

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5801908/

Healthline concludes after looking at studies about frankincense from the boswellia tree that it may help with inflammation for arthritis Etc but better studies need to be conducted. Unfortunately many of these things will not be researched further. As long as someone is under a doctor's care who is aware of what you're taking and nothing else is helping I see no reason not to try this for inflammation. I would definitely try it if other things didn't work.

Raven I too am sorry you struggle with such difficult illnesses. My sister has atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Her lungs fill with liquid she swells all over the place and they struggle to keep her from getting infections. It is very difficult to keep her heart rate level as well. I see what she goes through constantly so you have my sympathy. Unlike you she does not have the added layer of arthritis. Instead her illness is complicated by diabetes. Which is mostly controlled by diet but not completely.

Update

I had ordered the theraworx relief for joint discomfort and inflammation. It came in yesterday. It comes with one compression glove that fits both hands. I have been using the foam, this one is foam too, and I like the scent. It's very light but not offensive. It becomes a lotion consistency as I start rubbing it in. It absorbed quickly. As it's drying it feels sticky for a few seconds. Then it is gone, like I never put anything on. Which is great because I don't like the feeling of lotions on my skin. After a few uses the inflammation around my knuckles is visibly reduced. I have easier motion. Hopefully as I continue to use it regularly it will continue to be a good positive experience for me. I am using the other foam for my restless legs every night when I go to bed. I am using it on my feet and calfs. Definite improvement. That's my information on my results. The only thing that is important to me is that I am seeing definite improvement.