has anyone found something that helps with restless leg syndrome?

June 12, 2007 9:50pm CST
i have always suffered with this and sometimes it gets really bad has anyone found anything that helps with this?
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PacShady
@PacShady (32)
• Australia
13 Jul 07
Restless Leg Syndrome has been found to be linked with a low level of dopamine in the brain. You could try boosting your dopamine levels by taking Tyrosine, you should be able to find it at any health shop. Tyrosine will also help with concentration, energy, and certain types of depression. 'Shady
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PacShady
@PacShady (32)
• Australia
13 Jul 07
Oh, and I almost forgot. Try taking an iron supplement. Some people with RLS have low ferritin levels, which is helped with iron. Iron helps to create dopamine, so it'll help with the Tyrosine supplements too. 'Shady
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villagebrat
@villagebrat (9)
• United States
1 Nov 07
I'm glad I came across this comment. I never thought about taking iron supplements to see if this helps. I have had to take them off and on for years, but am horrible at taking pills regularly. I'll have to give this a try too.
401moomoo
@401moomoo (16)
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13 Jun 07
i have always found keeping cool and not letting your body get too warm has reduced the incidence for me i heard somewhere once that it can be because of an imbalanc of elecrolytes ... but i could be wrong does anyone know what causes it?
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villagebrat
@villagebrat (9)
• United States
1 Nov 07
Have you talked with a doctor about this? I heard there is some medication for it, but I am not really interested in taking medication. I have been dealing with this for 20+ years and luckily it isn't always bad. If I am on my feet all day, my nights are just awful and I can't lie still. I have to get up several times and move around to settle my legs down.