Q. I had a good laugh at the idea of putting soap under the sheet. Five weeks later, I am not laughing anymore.
I have been on Requip for more than four years to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). If I happened to miss taking it, I didn’t sleep well because my legs were moving so much.
I have been using the soap under my sheet for five weeks now, and have had no problems with my RLS at night. It may start to set in while I’m watching TV in the evening, but once I go to bed, it goes away. I can’t explain it but I definitely recommend it as a very happy soap user!
A. We wish we could explain this strange remedy. Several years ago we began hearing from readers that putting a bar of soap under the bottom sheet could prevent leg cramps and ease RLS. This remedy does not work for everyone, but it is simple and inexpensive, with no side effects.
For those who would like to know more about remedies for RLS or leg cramps, we offer our Guide to Leg Pain.
