although i am sympathetic to your financial constraints the only way that you can be properly diagnosed is to see your medical provider and be properly examined. rls does not cause the type of excruciating thigh pain that you are describing so you may need a diagnostic work-up. when our car breaks down we often have to get it fixed even if money is tight. your body deserves the same respect and allocation of your resources. you can try calling your doctor -- someone who knows you and your medical history -- first and explain your problem but i suspect a hands-on examination will be recommended.
rls or not? . for years i have experienced what i always believed to be rls and it has always been managable. for the past few weeks though the "restless" feeling has turned painful and migrated to just my right thigh. the pain is excruciating. i am perscribed a sleeping aide and it doesn't even help me sleep through the pain. this only comes on at night. money is very tight right now and i've been trying to save for a trip to the doctor but honestly i'm terrified.