Restless Leg Syndrome?

Question

I am a lady in my 60's and have RLS. I will NOT take prescription drugs for the condition. Has anyone found relief with over the counter dietary supplements? For example..Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Glucosamine, chondroitin. Or some other type of vitamin? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I don't want to take prescription drugs as they seem to have way too many side effects.

Answer 1

I heard that coral calcium is excellent for this.
Other remedies that should offer some help:

Magnesium, which is best taken in a 1:2 ratio with calcium but if you take with calcium you wouldn't need the coral calcium. Magnesium helps any muscular: tension, aches or spasms in the legs and has a calming effect on the nervous system. Together with calcium should help promote a good nights sleep also.

Horse chestnut extract, by improving the circulation in the legs might offer some improvement.

Homeopathy for restless legs depends on the specific symptoms. see this list for details:
http://www.numarkpharmacists.com/hn/Homeo/Restless_Legs_Syndrome_hm.htm

Soaking in a bath with epsom salts an hour or two before bed might also help.

Hope this helps.
Best wishes.

Answer 2

Smart lady not to take prescription drugs, and there are some things that you could do to help the RLS without taking anything. Try aiming a fan at your feet while you sleep, or soaking your legs in warm water just before bed. This should help relax the nerves that cause the irritating need to move. As for vitamins, my friend takes zinc, and has seen some improvement.

Good luck!

Answer 3

be careful. there is a high risk for dementia for people with RLS. my dad has the dementia and its been proven that RLS is a pre-determining factor. I say take the meds, it could hault other underlying diagnoses. Best of luck.