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Hi Group:

This message was sent to me from a non-member of the group. I thought that I

would forward it to all of you, maybe somebody can reply to her with some

information, as I have done. I told her about the group, so maybe she'll

join us.

By the way, if any of you come across anything on the net or on AOL that

still has the old mailing list address, you know, the ancient one

(RLSSupport@...), please let me know about it, along with the source,

URL, or whatever, so that I can either get it removed or change the

information to the new address. I've been meaning to cancel that address,

but I am still receiving mail from time to time, and I'd hate to miss an

important message from someone that we could help.

Thanks,

Jodi

Subj:

Date: 12/24/98 3:16:27 PM Central Standard Time

From: debbiew@... (DEBBIE WILK)

Reply-to: debbiew@... (DEBBIE WILK)

To: RLSSupport@...

I didn't realize how many people actually suffer from RLS. I thought I was

alone. Other people just look at me funny when I tell them that I can't

sleep because my legs twitch at night. This has been happening for as long

as I can remember. At first it was maybe 1 or 2 times a month. Recently it

has been happening about 3-4 times a week. As soon as I go to bed it starts

and I can't get to sleep until 3 or 4 am. My legs twitch and they feel like

bugs are crawling all over them. I have to constantly move them.When I try

to stay still, the sensation just drives me crazy. I have to get up and

walk. I pace around my apartment for hours. I sometimes go 2-3 days without

any sleep and I am constantly exhausted.

I am wondering if anyone knows of a support group in Calgary, Alberta. Can

anyone suggest what I can do to help relieve the discomfort. Anything to

help me sleep! I really don't want to use any drugs or medication if I can

help it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thank

you...........Debbie W