restless legs syndrome
"I have autoimmune issues, no thyroid and RLS started for me about a year before a thyroid cancer diagnosis. The RLS was so severe I literally asked my husband to hide the guns in the house because I was that miserable (along w other side effects from the cancer treatment).  I was referred to a sleep neuro and was started on 2 mg of Requip.   This drug I believe has changed and saved my life. Literally.  I went without a dose for the first time last night because I didn't make it to the pharmacy in time for my refill.  Well I had zero sleep last night. Waiting for the drug store to open this morning because I am still experiencing severe symptoms at 6:00 am.  I learned my symptoms are less when my diet is healthy (low or no carb is best)."