 [ Symptoms ] 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 does not even help me sleep through the pain this only comes on at night money is very tight right now and i have been trying to save for a trip to the doctor but honestly i am terrified [ Disease ] 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