People’s Pharmacy Bed Soap
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So many readers have told us that soap under the bottom sheet wards off leg cramps that we tried it ourselves. It works for us! To make it more comfortable, we developed flat People's Pharmacy Bed Soap.
Product Description
We have heard from so many readers that soap under the bottom sheet can ward off leg cramps or restless leg syndrome (RLS) that we tried the soap ourselves. We found this remedy helpful, but having a big bar of soap in bed with you was a tad uncomfortable.
That’s why we developed The People’s Pharmacy Bed Soap. It is flat and comfortable in bed, and it provides more soap than a typical bar. We added a hint of lavender to help people fall asleep (there is evidence that this fragrance facilitates sleep). There is even a scientific hypothesis for why soap might help prevent muscle cramps.
One box of People’s Pharmacy Bed Soap includes three bars of soap. Once the soap has done its job preventing leg cramps it can be taken to the shower and used again to scrub-a-dub-dub.
Ingredients:
- Sodium palmate (saponified palm oil)
- Sodium cocoate (saponified coconut oil)
- Water
- Glycerin
- Lavender essential oil
- Fragrance
- Vitamin D
- Rosemary leaf extract
- Violet 2 (color)
Very helpful product
Linda G.
Texas
5I really like this bed soap. The lavender scent is nice, and the flat shape is more suitable for using under the bottom sheet. My husband’s legs jerk after he goes to sleep, and the bed soap helps calm that down. I sometimes have problems with restless leg syndrome after I go to bed, an unpleasant creepy-crawly feeling. The bed soap helps.
No more lower back pain at bedtime
Sandie
Pillager Minnesota
5It is Unbelievable how it works. I get pain in my lower back at bedtime so I tried a bar of Irish spring under my sheets. I am here to tell you it works. I do not know how or why but I have been sleeping with no pain. Try it !! It will make a believer out of you.
So Far, So Good
Charlotte
Seattle
5I’ve had 2 bars of this lavender scented bed soap in bed with me for a few nights now. I put one just above my ankles and one just above my knees. The thing is that I get restless legs before I go to bed–while I’m watching TV or reading, stretched out on the recliner. It’s always gone by the time I go to bed. Occasionally, though, I get restless legs in bed, so for me, I’m hoping the soap will prevent it. As for restless legs early in the evening, now that the weather has cooled a bit, I can wear socks and will try the Tea Olive Soap Chips in my socks.
About the fragrance of the bed soap and leg soap, I love them both! That’s saying a lot, because I have asthma and coughing and can tolerate very few fragrances. (Ivory soap is the absolute worst!) I find the lavender and the tea olive fragrances very pleasant and not at all overwhelming. My husband is very particular about fragrances, but he seems to be accepting the bed soap just fine (but I haven’t told him what I’m doing, either).
I read a review from the lady who had restless legs on an airplane flight. Now that’s me. For anyone who hasn’t experienced this, there are hardly words to describe it. It’s like being tortured! When I tried to do leg exercises in my seat, hoping to alleviate the RLS, I ended up with the most excruciating leg cramps. The next time I get on a plane, I’m going to “wear” soap chips–in my shoes, my socks and my pockets–a whole box, if necessary! I might even make myself custom leg and arm wraps with little pockets for soap chips. You might want to experiment with making some bed soap with the Tea Olive fragrance for those who don’t care for Lavender. Men might prefer the Tea Olive scent.
fragrance is too strong
Cynthia
2I agree with the other reviewers that the fragrance is too strong. I tried using this for a week and gave up because the overwhelming smell was interfering with my sleep. If this works without the fragrance, please provide a fragrance free version or at least a milder scent.
I did like the flat shape, but had trouble keeping it in the right spot. I sleep on my back with a pillow under my legs, and it didn’t stay in place in the pillow.
Soap helps my Muscular Skeletal Pain.
Marjorie B.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
5I have told my friend about the soap as he has neuropathy. It has worked dramatically for him up until a few week ago, so I came on your site and read about how the soap looses it’ s strength. We used a potato peeler and shaved it down and sure enough, it started working again. After reading about all the people it has helped, it occurred to me that perhaps it would work for me with my muscular skeletal pain that I have endured for over 2 years now with no relief of any kind. Doc say’s you just have to learn to live with it. Well, for 7 nights now, I have placed a bar of soap under my pj’s against my chest and have had no pain whatsoever. It is truly a miracle. I hope lots of people benefit from my personal experience of this.
It worked
Peggy
Stockton CA
5I just read about soap for hand cramps and leg cramps. I had also heard that mustard works. Just swallow a teaspoon and cramps gone. Well we tried mustard and it works sometimes. I gave my husband a bar of soap ivory and cramps gone so let’s hope it continues working.
Best customer service around!
Isa Aura
South Florida
5I ordered the soap knowing I am very sensitive to fragrances that are not pure essential oils and to things like added coloring. i wanted to be able to use the flat soap instead of a larger more cumbersome one in the bed. I probably should have known better. The soap worked for the cramps :) but not for my sinuses :(
I asked customer service what was involved in a return and was answered within a couple of hours: they told me to pass the soap on to someone who could use it, and they refunded all the money to me.
This is almost unheard of in customer service in this country! Because of this I am giving the company 5 stars, even though I would really like them have a product that is all natural.
God-send
Della C.
PA
5Thank you for this article. I’m sorry the soap does not work for everyone but for those it does work for (me included) it’s a god-send. I have RLS and for many years took tonic water at bedtime and Hyland “Restful Legs” which in combination did a good job of preventing attacks of Restless Legs. I learned about the soap thing a few months ago and since then have not had to use the tonic water (containing Quinine) and/or the Restful Legs. That seemed like a miracle to me; blessed soap! Thanks again for bringing up this subject as I suspect there are many people who suffer unnecessarily every night from leg cramps or restless legs.
Della
It's like magic!
Lynne
Hillsborough NC
5This will be my 3rd box of soap. I had terrible foot, ankle and calf cramps that woke me up every night. Occasionally, I had them during the day too. I knew about soap under the sheets so I tried what I had (Dial). It seemed to work a little bit however, I still had the cramps in a milder version. I decided to try yours. I cannot express my relief after the first night. No cramps…… none. My husband has also had leg cramps and restless legs for awhile. They would sometimes be so bad he would jump up and try to walk them off on the way to the fridge for pickle juice. Since using your soap, we both sleep lots better and have no cramps for a long period. I always know when it’s time to change the bar, because I begin to get mild foot/ankle cramps. You’ve got a real winner here. Please, don’t stop making and selling it.
Seems to help!
Denice
Hendricks, WV
4I have been using the soap for a couple of months and foot cramps seem to have subsided. I still sometimes have calf and thigh cramps. The fragrance is very relaxing. I feel that this is helping.
Smells great, but...
MN gal
Minnesota
1Smells great, but it didn’t help my nighttime leg and foot cramps.
Not to good for my restless legs.
Terri G.
New York
1Unfortunately the news is not good. The soap bar did not help the restless legs.
lovely lavender bars
mariane
union city, tn
3I have given most of it away as gifts to family members who have this problem and so far have not had a chance to inquire however, the box I saved for me is in use and I am enjoying its presence! Currently having joint problems with back; neck; and arm and twice have had to stand up for my crampy feet!!! Have some joint capsules coming for the other areas and hope they will be kind to kidneys!!! Hate my age (88) but hard to regain that youthful framework again… will continue these lovely lavender bars and knowing they are there may do the trick! Thanks for asking!!!
love the fragrance
adele barlow
5I think it’s a wonderful idea, love the fragrance, I seem to be sleeping better, and the restless leg is somewhat better.
I have only had it a short time, I want to give it more time. My room has never smelled so good.
I even told a neighbor about it and she ordered it as well.
Seems to be Working!
Susan
Charlotte NC
5Love the smell – not too strong for me, in a king size bed, the foot is pretty far away! Love that it is flat and stays put better than a regular bar. I have had trouble with restless legs and feet at night and this pretty much resolves it – even my husband says he has noticed he doesn’t move around as much! We don’t know why, but it works. Extra soap in the box is in our linen closet making the towels smell nice. Thanks People’s Pharmacy!
Still hoping -yes, still hoping
Betty
Austin, TX
1The shape and smell are great but it didn’t help me at all but will continue using it hoping it could help in the future. I had been using Ivory soap but that didn’t work either. Although I have been diagnosed with RLS, I’m beginnng to wonder if I have it. They have prescribed two different pills and neither work. About 8 years ago I was diagnosed with neuropathy but didn’t have so much pain back then. I bought your Guide to Leg Pain and am trying out some of that hoping something will help as I wake up in severe pain several times during the night.
Soap Bars
Judy
Flat Rock, NC
4I bought this soap hoping it would work for my restless legs. So far it has been great and I gave one of my bars to my neighbor to try. I have been sleeping every night without any problem with my legs and recommend that anyone with leg cramps or restless legs give it a try.
works, more comfortable than bulkier bars, and smells lovely
Jean McKnight
Greenville SC
5Bought this out of desperation. Seems to actually work! These smell lovely and don’t make as big of a lump under the sheets so they’re more comfortable. My “restless leg” is actually “restless arm” too, so I broke one and put half at wrist level and half at knee. I have stopped taking the gabapentin I sometimes took for restless leg, and am very pleased, since the medicine seemed to have something of a depressant effect, which sometimes held over into the day. Wish it wasn’t so expensive and hope it will keep working a while. (I’m on week three now with the first bar.) Shipping is awfully high. If you offered a bulk option with lower cost and a single shipping charge (or free shipping?) I’d bite and send to all my similarly afflicted friends…
NOT CRAZY ABOUT THIS SOAP
Helen
Denton, TX
1I purchased this soap a couple of weeks ago, but haven’t used it yet. The lavender scent is so strong that it permeates throughout the house. You can even smell it from the utility room before I get into the house. I don’t think I’m going to use it, but will continue to use the Ivory soap because this seems to do the trick. I’m glad, though, to see that many other people have used it and have had good results with it.
Happy with the soap
Dee
North Carolina
5I’ve used Ivory soup for years with success. Purchased this soap out of curiosity. I think the simple box with disclaimer is great packaging (simple, funny). I was surprised upon opening the box that it was three, thin bars rather than one thick bar, which made me even happier (perhaps I did not read the description well!). I immediately starting using it and whatever the blend is (plus lavender is great), thus far only one night of leg cramps (that could have easily been related to something else and wasn’t bad). I’ve always put it on the fitted sheet as I like the feel of the soap, if I even find it at night. The thin piece did break, even better to have two pieces somewhere in the sheets. I would recommend this to friends……anything but drugs.
Great start with SOAP
Dick L
Dallas
4Still a little early to be sure, but the initial reaction (2 weeks) is positive.
I play lots of tennis and have become accustomed to shin, calf, ankle and foot pain occurring early each morning; often the reason I wake and start the day.
Since the soap arrived, the pain is almost non-existent.
Very good start!
Okay, but expensive shipping
Stephen Odo
Honolulu, Hawaii
3A bit pricey. And shipping was expensive. I’ve already had good results from regular bath soap; but thought I would support People’s Pharmacy
No More Nightmares
Christine
Delafield, WI
5I purchased the soap, placed it under my sheet and forgot about it. I have been experiencing occasional twitching in my feet lately when I sit down to relax at night and then severe cramps in the middle of the night. The other night I got into bed feeling this twitching, and within about 15 minutes I could feel the twitching subside. Then I remembered the soap! I also no longer have nightmares that I am being tortured by someone who is tearing my feet open.
within minutes the cramps were gone
Miriam
Schenectady, NY USA
5I put your soap under the fitted sheet and did not have any leg cramps. Two nights ago I woke up with such bad cramps that I wanted to scream. Where’s my soap? It had scooted itself over to the other side of the bed so I pushed it back where it belonged and within minutes the cramps were gone.
I LOVE THIS SOAP
Janet Meyer
Houston
5Oh my gosh, I love this soap! From the first night that I put it under the sheets, I have slept better and I no longer have leg/ankle/foot cramps. My husband swears he is sleeping better than he has in years. He had periodic limb movement and it has completely gone away. I am buying this soap for everyone for Christmas!!!!!!!
A big improvement
Viv
Gwynedd, PA
5I’m not willing to say for sure—but so far, I have had leg cramps only when I lay down for a rest during the day (on top of the blankets). A big improvement.
Perhaps I will review the soap again, after I have used this remedy for a longer time.
I'm a believer!
Denise
Land O Lakes FL
5I have been putting soap under my sheets for over a year now. My ankle cramps have completely subsided. I can tell when the soap is getting old because the cramps start coming back. I was using Irish Spring or Dove soap before; I have just recently started using The People’s Pharmacy soap. So far, so good.
I like the flat shape of the new soap and it is more fragrant than the Irish Spring or Dove. It’s all about the scent. I don’t have a problem with the soap falling out of the bed because the sheets are tucked in OVER the soap. Mattress pad, then soap, then sheets. Everything stays in place.
Not staying put.
Paul
NM
2I have leg and foot cramps occasionally and thought this Bed Soap might help. I put the bar at the foot of the bed, below the bottom sheet, and found it got pushed off the end of the mattress sometime during the night, thereby negating any benefit. What’s the answer —- taping it to the mattress?
Effective cramp relief
Bill
Fairview, PPA
5I have only used this product for a short time. So far I have found it to effective for sleep and reduction of leg cramps. Last week while working on a project I felt my hand cramping. Held the soap in my hand fro a few moments, relief, and I was back to my project.
Side bar my wife loves the smell, and put it in sock drawer.
bed soap
Sue
North Carolina
5I have been using the soap for a month now. Have not had any leg cramps since using the soap. Gave one to my cousin to try. So far so good.
I like the smell!
Martha Hager
Cornelius, N.C.
3Purchased the bed soap. Right now I can’t say that it has helped me in any way, except that I like the smell!
I enjoy the scent
cj
FL
3I enjoy the scent of the lavender bed soap when I unmake the bed for the evening (I used two bars one on each side) and that is the main reason I purchased it. However, both bars have broken into several pieces within just a week of using it near the calf area of the bed. I was hoping it would help my neuoropathy in my feet but it has not. I enjoy the scent but not vacuuming up the small pieces that broke off. Don’t think I would purchase it again.
no leg cramps
Fairlee Y.
San Antonio, TX
5I have been using the People’s Pharmacy soap under the bottom sheet for two weeks now and so far it has worked fine-no leg cramps.
For several years I have taken a small dose of potassium for this problem after my internist prescribed quinine. That didn’t work for me as I had a severe reaction.
I stopped the potassium when I put the soap under my sheet.
Helpful
Debbie
Texas
4I use bed soap and have shared it with a friend who has RLS. I also drink tonic water before bedtime to alleviate cramps if I have had a cocktail or wine in the evening. I like the thinness of it and the fragrance.
Bed soap
Namcy
Georgia
1I ordered for relief from rls. Doesn’t help but I’ve used for about a month now and has alleviated foot cramps that I sometimes have.
Bed Soap
Linda
AK
4It didn’t work for me. At first I tried it just under the sheet–I felt it too much during the night. Then I stuck it in a sock—that made it better. BUT, even though it didn’t stop the nighttime cramps, it makes the bedroom smell WONDERFUL and now when I make the bed in the morning I put it on top of my pillow and it infuses that wonderful lavender smell on the pillow and when I am falling asleep at night I can smell it and it helps me to fall asleep. Oh so nice!
Finally, a soap that fits!
Mazie
NC
5I have used soap under the sheets as a means of relieving leg cramps for years. The only problem was that the size of the soap made it uncomfortable at times. I also couldn’t keep it in place. Your soap works like a dream — no leg cramps, no bumps under the covers and it stays put! Hooray!
BED SOAP = RELIEF
Dina
Fairmont NC
4The Bed Soap definitely relieved pain in feet and legs. I liked the size, fragrance, and color of the soap also.
Definitely Works for Me!!!
Suzie W.
Chicago suburbs and Ocala Florida
4I have had leg cramps since I was a child. This soap is a miracle! Worked the first night I used it and has continued to work for a year. I’m reordering today!
Bed Soap
Brenda
Raleigh
5This soap has worked for me. No more restless legs in bed. Plan to take some with me on my cruise.
3 Years and Still Going!!!
Betty
Indiana
5A friend of mine first introduced me to your site …Both my husband and I have leg issues and we started using regular soap first ..Then we purchased your soap and really liked it..love the smell and flat size as opposed to a regular bar of soap.
We now use only one bar between us to conserve costs…I stay with my grandkids 3-4 days a week and take a bar with me also..
It works!!
Linda
Ibiza, Spain
5I don’t know how or why it works, but it does and it smells gorgeous :)
Bed Soap
GAYLE
GRESHAM, OR
4It’s OK, but since it is smooth, it tends to roam around under the sheet and sometimes ends up under my hip. I was surprised how large it was. Prefer smaller soap chips. I save soap when it gets too small to use in the bath. That way when the soap loses its cramp prevention power, I can throw it away and put new soap chips in. And they do tend to lose their cramp prevention power over time. I don’t know why, any more than I know why they work in the first place!
Good results for cramps and trochanteric bursitis
Bette
Florida
4I an delighted with it. I put one long bar in a calf-height sock, and added 1/2 a bar for length and curve. Laid it beside my left hip and thigh. It really seems to help reduce the severe trochanteric an bursitis pain there. Pretty good deterrent to foot cramps but if I forget and the cramp gets bad before I put it on the bed (in another sock I keep hand), then I need to use 1 tbsp of yellow mustard to stop the cramp but then the soap prevents it from returning a little later – which used to be a problem for me. Only issue is that I need to roll over on my left side to get out of bed; and if I am not mindful of the soap there, it is quite uncomfortable to accidentally roll over on it.
Great product!
Diane
Milwaukee WI
5I have purchased two boxes of bed soap in the last several years. I decided to initially try it as it was inexpensive and very interesting to me. I did not have severe leg cramps, however I seldom have them at all after using the bars between the sheets! I also love the lavender fragrance and after a few months will turn them over or even scrape the bars to refresh the smell. Great product!
Like the scent, but still ahd cramps
Carole
3I don’t know if it’s real or not. I tried it, but still had cramps. I think the lavender scent did help me sleep better, though. When you have restless leg syndrome you will try anything to help relieve those symptoms.
Don't want to be without it
Hazel W.
North Carolina
5I have been using this soap under my sheets for about nine months. I had used a bar of regular soap for a long time and then ordered the “Bed Soap” from People’s Pharmacy and like it because of the scent and it is thin, does not bother me, but works. I ordered several bars and gave my friends a bar to try. They liked it also. Don’t want to be without it. That is why I gave it the “5” stars.
Great product
Lee Ann F.
Spring, Texas
5I am plagued by nighttime leg cramps. Due to lower back issues, I sleep with two additional pillows – one under my knees and one under my lower legs (I mainly sleep on my back). I put two bars of this soap under the pillow case of the pillow under my lower legs. When I wake up with a cramp, I position my legs and feet over the bars of soap and the cramp releases in about 15 seconds. Amazing! I’m very pleased with the soap and would highly recommend it. I love the scent and when a small part broke off one of the bars, I am using it for hand soap at my sink.
BED SOAP
George W.
Scotland
5Have used it for a year now and have found I get great relief from CRAMPS IN MY LEGS.
Before using the BED SOAP I was up every night with cramp in my legs -SO I HAVE TO SAY THIS PRODUCT WORKS (FOR ME).
I will keep using it till I find it doesn’t work — I hope that is a long way off as I am getting a great night’s sleep now.
I Am 72 years old and have never experienced anything like this BED SOAP.
G W
Did nothing for me
Colleen K.
Minneapolis
2Although I adore the scent of this soap, it did nothing for my restless legs. I put it under my sheets and even rubbed it directly on my legs with no relief. It wasn’t a total loss though – after two months of it not working on the restless legs, I took it out of my bed and used it in the shower and tub.
Not impressed
Ed Como
Berlin CT
1I was not impressed. It didn’t do anything. There was no change or improvement. My wife received no benefit as well and so did her mother. We all tried it with no positive results. You should send me a refund!
Didn't work
Adam
Illinois
1This didn’t work for my husband. We tried it for several months and it never prevented his RLS. We stopped using it.
So Far, so good!
Vicki
Electric City, WA
4I haven’t totally made my mind up yet…I’ve depended so long on Schwepp’s Tonic Water in the middle of the night to rid myself of the leg cramps; but so far, I love the lavender smell of this soap and found it doesn’t bother me being under my bottom sheet. I’ll know more after I trim, weed eat and mow tomorrow. I hope I get the chance to share another review after that!
If it doesn’t work well for me, I’m not experiencing a loss…I can use it in my bath!
Bed Soap
Marilyn P.
Gig Harbor, WA
4I like this stuff very well, it works most of the time for me. I pushed some pieces into my socks on a recent plane ride and it was helpful there too. The most recent purchase went to a relative in Europe and she hasn’t yet reported her findings.
Bed soap
Joanne
4Seems to be working and love the smell. Just a bit hard on the ankles.
Not much change so far
Chris Saunders
Norway
1Well, i only received it four days ago – it takes time for a parcel to come from the US to Norway. Anyway, I stuck a bar of the bed soap under the sheet near my feet. Tonight will be the third night. I’ve also shoved a few mini bars into my socks for daytime wear.
Last night, however, I had one of the worst bouts of restlessness/restless legs that I’ve had in months. Backside, legs, shoulders, you name it. I keep an electric massager near the bed for these occasions and it helps sometimes to give the muscles and nerves in my buttocks and thighs a good going over, but not this time. Had no effect at all. In the end I got up and got myself a Sifrol (Pramipexole), which apparently is supposed to relieve restless leg symptoms. I don’t take it regularly, though I did swallow one this evening to avoid a repetition of last night.
I’ve been thinking about this soap though. If there’s an active ingredient it must be in the etheric oils which leach into the body through the skin. Any ideas anybody?
Relief at Last
Joan
NC
5After ever increasing nights of leg cramps this soap has given me welcome relief. When I tried a standard size bar of soap my husband poo-pooed it and says it didn’t work for him. However, since your bar of soap has been under the sheet he hasn’t been complaining with leg cramps. The bar is so slim he doesn’t know it’s there.
GOOD NIGHTS REST
Dennis
GA
4After years, (like 40), of standing up in the bed screaming with the most horrible leg cramps; I later learned many other muscles in my body that also liked to cramp. I have finally found relief. This soap, though somewhat overpriced, does seem to work. It is convenient that it is flat I hardly know it is there. I have had others tell me that their plain ol’ bar soap at 1/3 the price has worked for them. I guess it comes down to, is having the bar be flat worth the extra $?
bed soap
ron thomas
uk
5I love it, it worked right away for me and I haven,t had the cramps for a week now.I do not know how it works but it does for me, I am using a bar of soap from my local store and although slightly lumpy I know where it is and am grateful that I read the old wives tale. thanks PEOPLE’S PHARMACY, Ron
I am a fan
Patricia
United States
5Thus far it has been working for me with RLS (over a month now). I am hoping it will continue to do so. I am so pleased with this soap. Even if it did not work for my RLS, I would continue to purchase it. The fragrance is very lovely as is the appearance of the soap.
Thank you for a wonderful product.
This soap is Awesome!!!
Carla
Texas
5I have had RLS for years!! Never thought something so simple could help.
I read about it and ordered your bed soap. Thought I’d try ivory until yours got here. I cut them up in small chips 3 bars and put in 3 socks. I kept waiting for it to help. I wasn’t sure how long it would take. It wasn’t working and the bed soap came in. I switched and it helped immediately!! I was so impressed!!! You have a customer for life!
Thank you
Skeptic Turns True Believer
Suzie
Chicago Suburbs
5I thought I had tried everything so I “screamed” at google for help!!! I never once believed soap under my sheet was the answer to my nightly leg cramps so I am still amazed that I have not had one leg cramp since my order arrived 7 months ago. Don’t suffer another night of cramps!!!
Happy that I tried it!
Gayle
Georgia
5I was a bit skeptical, but thought it would be worth a try. It has definitely helped with the nightly leg cramps. Thanks
Broke in Half
Pat
Texas
5It smells so good but broke in half in a couple of days. Finally anchored it to the mattress cover with double stick carpet tape. Much better. No doubt that it works on leg cramps. I do health exhibits for retired teacher groups and have gotten feedback from many people how surprised they were that it worked.
Bed Soap
Candace Frey
Akron, New York 14001
5The bed soap was an answer to prayer. It got rid of my leg cramps immediately for a year and half, so of course I ordered more. Even my RLS was reduced, although it didn’t go completely away. I certainly was skeptical about using it, seemed like an old wive’s tale, but now am a believer. Using is believing.
Strong fragrance
Annie B.
Cambridge MA
1I liked the smell at the first sniff, but found it overpowering in our small bedroom, so I’m returning the bed soap. It’s wonderful that most folks found that it worked well for them.
Annie
Surprisingly Effective
Kate
United States
5Both my husband and I have terrible, screaming leg cramps. Nothing has really helped – dietary supplements, dietary changes, exercising, heating pads, medication. So I thought we would give this a try, what do I have to lose? Much to our surprise, we have gone weeks without a single cramp. Also, it smells really nice. I’m a believer!
Smells wonderful
Teresa M.
5Smells wonderful, flat and comfortable and …yes it works!
Cannot live without it -- absolutely love, love, love it!
Irene D.
Houston, Texas
5Before trying People’s Pharmacy Bed Soap, I read about bar soap under the sheet working. The article said any soap would work and it recommended Ivory soap. I tried it, but it was totally ineffective. When I read about People’s Pharmacy Bed Soap, I decided to give it a try. People’s Pharmacy Bed Soap is 100% effective for me. It’s miraculous! I will not be without it.
Bed Soap
Harry
Australia
1Sorry, but I found this product absolutely useless.
Works reasonably well
Judy
Rhode Island
4I really think this soap tucked under my bottom sheet works quite well. My RLS is definitely better, some nights I am not bothered at all. Other nights they do but not as uncomfortable as I have had in the past. So I continue to use it and am grateful. Thanks
Bed Soap
Mary
United States
2It didn’t work for us I am very disappointed to report. Neither of us has RLS but do sometimes have leg and or foot cramps. Its an attractive product. Although lavender is one of the few scents I can tolerate, I found it bothered me. I never have any scent near me if I can help it.
Works for hip bursitis, too!
Bette
United States
5I thought I’d try it to alleviate my hip and trochanteric bursitis – which has been unresponsive to all medical efforts, leaving me resigned to sleeping only on my right side. Put 1 1/2 bars in one sock and 1/2 bar in another sock (for length coverage) and put the sock son top of the bottom sheet, next to the painful area. It really alleviated the pain! It took a couple of nights, but I have been able to lie on my left side quite often – with no resulting pain. If I irritate the bursa during the day, I lay the sock next to my trochanteric area, as I sit in my recliner or lie on the bed; and it really helps. Still experimenting with how much and where for my arthritic dog; but it does seem to be helping him, too.
No more RLS!
Patricia
Pasco, WA
5I haven’t had an episode of RLS since I put a bar of it under the sheet. If it’s all just my imagination, I sure wish I could imagine the arthritis in my hands away as well.
P.S. The smell is heavenly.
Bed soap
Louis B.
United States
3I like the product but it doesn’t work for me.
Love it
srein
United States
5I would use this bed soap even if it didn’t work for RLS, the smell is so relaxing that I truly think that alone would would help me sleep. The bonus is, it does work. It was not instant for me as some have said but over the course of 2 weeks, my restless legs just got better and better until I no longer have a problem. Thank you for this product.
Bed Soap stops Leg Cramps and Restless Leg
M Perks
United States
4I love this soap: from the delightful essential oil of lavender (I hate synthetic “perfumes”) to its saving of Restless Leg Syndrome 95% of the time and leg cramps every time so far. I’m giving it a 4 star rating but think it’s worth at least a 4.5 only because only once I had to take a homeopathic remedy to stop the RLS and get to sleep and I have some concerns about the nature of “Fragrance”. This is a great product which I will buy again and will even send some to family in Europe.
didn't work
jonnie
86322
1This did not work at all for me.
Soap
Joyce
Michigan
5Love it – -seems to work – and have it in both Florida and Michigan
Bed Soap
W H (Bill) Ford
Canada
5I have been very happy with this product. My only problem is getting it. I am in Canada and with the dollar difference and shipping and handling can be a problem. For a person on pension this can be a drag. I also purchased Mom’s anti-perspirant and like it very much. These products last a long time so that helps. Bill Ford
No more leg cramps
Sandy Johnson
United States
5I had had infrequent leg cramps and thought I would try the soap to see if it would eliiminate the problem. I haven’t had any cramps since I started using it. My husband felt the soap once and I explained it to him. I like that the profile of the bar shape makes it unnoticable under the covers.
It did not help me.
Frank
2The bed soap did not help me, but 2 stars for your suggestion. I am a dedicated follower of your columns. I am trying the drunken raisin regimen now.
Works well
Lee Ann
Spring, Texas
5I use 2 pillows under my legs due to back pain – one is under my knees and one is under my feet. I put two bars of bed soap inside the pillow case of the foot pillow. It’s a bit uncomfortable, but it does seem to alleviate the leg cramps when they happen. However, it does take about 30 seconds for the cramp to subside – I make sure my legs are directly on top of the soap bars. Sometimes I just can’t wait that long, so I leap out of bed and crouch down like I’m going to ski down a hill. That gives instant relief. I love the lavender scent of the soap, but my cat hates it.
So-So
Gary J.
Arizona
3I have been using the soap for several weeks and still have had some leg cramps. Having said that, I have only had one bad episode along with a few minor cramps in the lower part of my legs. Previously, the bad leg cramps were not that frequent but enough that I was willing to try the soap. I would have to say that there is some relief but I couldn’t say that it is the total answer to the problem. The other issue is that the bars break so that there are several pieces under the sheet. I’ll continue the use of the soap as it certainly can’t hurt.
Highly recommend
Brenda
middleton, wi
5How this works is a puzzle but it certainly worked to stop my frequent, painful leg cramps which would wake me during the night. My husband changed the sheets one day and unknown to me he forgot to include the soap. That night I had the first leg cramp in several months and my first thought was that the soap was no longer working, until I happily realized the next day that the soap was missing! I am very grateful that I tried, what I thought, was a strange suggestion. I would love to know how/why it works!
So Glad I Tried It
Mar39
United States
5I had bad RLS and didn’t want to take yet another medication. Two people mentioned soap to me and I thought it sounded crazy. I’m quite the skeptic! But reading about this product I thought, what’s to lose? If it doesn’t work I can use it in the bath. The first night the RLS started I went to the bathroom, grabbed one of the bars and put it under the bottom sheet. The awful feeling quit almost immediately, and I was more than surprised! I’ve never been without it since and have not had any more “crazy legs”. Love the smell too!
cannot live without it
suzie
ma
5Been using for over 5 years. I truly cannot live without it. I even travel with it. I’ve given it away to people with chronic leg cramps or RLS, and they are amazed at how quickly it works!
Bed Soap is a great gift, but a gift to me. I was suffering with RLS and took a chance. I Love this bed soap. I keep a bar on the couch too!