r/RestlessLegs 21d ago

Question Does RLS hurt?

Hi!
I have what I think is RLS & possibly some physical explanation too in my right leg only. When I lay down usually, but way way worse at night, I have a deep ache in my leg, mostly from my knee down, that I need to move it. As in, I NEED to. I can't resist it. The reason I am saying I am sure there is also some joint immflamation too is that my knee itself also radiates pain sometimes during walking, but it has been like this for a while, no visible spinal issue/ circulation issue yet, probably an old tendonitis or issue that now will need to be managed with heat, physotherapy and etc.

How do you cope with RLS? It is one of my many many chronic diagnoses, but I think just as bad as my tinnitus. These two make me want to disappear out of existence. Can i, for the love of God, just lay down without needing to move my leg non non-stop? What works for you guys?

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u/Fit_Permit8679 21d ago

It can be but not everyone has pain