2007-03-02 07:37:21 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, go to the health food store and get a powdered magnesium that is called Calm. Don't take too much or it will give you diarrhea but it works great. It costs $20 for about a month and a half supply. It's not nearly as expensive as the new drug that's out and it is a natural remedy. The drug has a lot of side effects one of which is leg pain. I tried it and about died with leg pain so my granddaughter took it as she has restless leg, too. It made her legs hurt too. I used to take it every night at bed time but I've figured out that caffeine is what give me RLS. I gave up soda, coffee and tea years ago but now even the small amounts in chocolate set it off. If I wake in the night with RLS I get up and take the calm and in a few minutes I can go back to sleep. I think the directions say to put it in a cup of hot water (it's lemon flavored) and drink it like tea. I didn't like it at all so I let it dissolve in a very small amount of hot water and drink it like a shot. My life was hell before my Dr told me about it. I would have it clear up my spine and would walk the floor with it. At that time, I didn't know caffeine was giving it to me and ate all the chocolate I wanted. Now, if I'm craving chocolate I'll eat a little bit and take the calm that night and it still works great. Good Luck and God Bless
2007-03-02 07:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by moonrose777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that's awful. I had it when I was a teen all the time.I would do jumping jacks in my room, and kick the heck out of my bed like I was having a seizure. I get it once in a while now if I'm really stressed about something. Stretching before bed does help. Relaxation therapy helps me. Soma helps. I don't like the meds that they make especially for RLS.
2007-03-02 07:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by uuummk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zincum Met 30 3x's aday 1/2 hour before meals I was told it helps for a few days. Then someone told me a bar of soap under the bed covers...havent tried that one
2007-03-02 07:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by foxfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES... Quinine works quite well and was the active ingredient in "Legatrim" which is no longer available because Quinine can also cause an abortion... it's what they give in the 3rd world to cause abortions.
2007-03-02 07:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have that problem. but after i join the soccer team, i would be soo tired, that i was out like a light.
if it's hard to fall asleep, try going for a half-hour or so jog (or just enough to get you tired) before going to bed.
2007-03-02 10:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by doozie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many medicines for the syndrome and you can ask your doctor which one is right for you.
2007-03-02 07:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I get it, I do alot of stretching right before bed. That used to help me alot... Oh, and a mild sleeping pill helped too
2007-03-02 07:40:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beneydryl about an hour befor bedtime helps me.
2007-03-02 07:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by moma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a medication advertised on TV for it. I do not recommend it, knowing nothing about it, but ask your doctor.
2007-03-02 07:45:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get your iron levels checked.
2007-03-02 07:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by Rockford 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋