http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/restless_legs.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/restless_legs.rss Cure Restless Leg Syndrome with Remedies from Earth Clinic. Wed, 19 Jun 13 12:13:51 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=VITD_122455 /CURES/restless_legs.rss1 Thu, 13 Jun 13 20:11:14 -0500 [YEA] Mia B from Slough, UK writes: "HI, I\'ve suffered with the same restless leg syndrome (rls) for ages, and the pain was unbearable and took co codamol just to sleep for years.... doc said pain in body could be lack of vit d.... So one night last week I took 10 x 400 IU of vit d3, and 2 x 500mg tabs of magnesium and calcium... Then soaked my feet in a hot bowl of water with a cup of Epsom salts... did this every night. I haven\'t taken my painkillers in over a week! ... The throbbing is still there and the joint pain and swelling... But seems to be responding to the daily vit d3 and magnesium... Although my joint pain and swelling is most definitely brought on by eating wheat! ... the rls may be a severe deficiency in calcium, magnesium and d3.... D3 ive read can be taken in therapeutic doses of 50,000 IU daily for 6 weeks then 1000 IU daily thereafter. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=BS_122346 /CURES/restless_legs.rss2 Mon, 10 Jun 13 22:48:02 -0500 [YEA] Little Wing from Boston, Ma writes: "The best thing I have found for my RLS (have had it for over 30 years) is a glass of water with baking soda at night. Works 9/10 times and has saved my sanity. I also find that any kind of antihistamine or nyquil or tylenolPM type meds make my legs crazy. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=ABAROFSOAP_122095 /CURES/restless_legs.rss3 Tue, 04 Jun 13 11:01:19 -0500 [WORKED TEMPORARILY] Pam from Clinton, Nj writes: "I have been using a bar of soap successfully for RLS for some time now but recently, it seems to have lost its efficacy. At first, I thought it was because I was using a handmade bar of natural soap in place of the packaged soap from the market. But even going back to the Ivory didn\'t help. I will try the niacin and vitamin C. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=IRON_122096 /CURES/restless_legs.rss4 Tue, 04 Jun 13 11:03:06 -0500 [YEA] Lorica from New Albany, Indiana writes: "A few nights ago I discovered I couldn\'t sleep due to restless leg syndrome. Looked it up on the net. Some said take iron. I realized I had not been taking the iron I use to supplement since I eat very little meat. It had gotten lost in the shuffle with my other supplements - didn\'t replace it when it ran out. Well, I kinda megadosed on the iron. The next night, no more problems. Once before I had problems with low iron, dizziness, and supplementing made the dizziness go away, though my blood tests said I was fine. I prefer to be my own diagnostician when possible and go by symptoms. You can\'t always count on those blood tests when they say you are fine. I\'ve discovered that in several ways. Plus a doctor I used to have, decades in practice, told me that today\'s blood tests call \"average\" normal. But he said 30 years ago people were healthier and \"average\" really was normal. So, be sure you are at optimal, not just normal/average levels in iron and other things. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=POPPYSEEDS_100672 /CURES/restless_legs.rss5 Fri, 05 Apr 13 08:31:01 -0500 [YEA] Katherine from Tokyo, Japan writes: "I have tried endless things to find a solution to my RLS that I\'ve had for over 20 years.... I came across some information on Wikipedia that poppy seeds are an effective treatment due to their codeine, morphine and paperverine (a smooth muscle relaxant) conent. I tried it and couldn\'t beleive how effective poppy seed tea is! I use about 60 ml of seeds (4 tablespoons) and add 200 ml of hot water and juice of a lemon and shake it then leave it for about 20 minutes.. Then I strain it and drink the liquid. I sleep right through the night for the first time in years and years. It\'s truly amazing.. although I am a little worried about the long term effects of the small amounts of opiods. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=ABAROFSOAP_100311 /CURES/restless_legs.rss6 Mon, 25 Mar 13 18:35:00 -0500 Nightdancer from Land Of, Oz writes: "I was looking at the comments under Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and using a bar of soap for a treatment. There is no cure for RLS, so I refuse to use that word. I manage many support groups for RLS and other neurological sleep disorders, and have done so for the last 15 years. The only way soap can \"fix\" a neurolgical condition would be the placebo effect. While there is nothing wrong with a placebo effect, I hate to see desperate people hanging their hopes on a bar of soap. The first kind back in the 90\'s was use Dial, then Irish Spring, then Caress, and now Ivory. As a chemist friend told me, who also has severe RLS, \"there is no way the molecules from the soap is going to jump onto your legs and quiet down those restless limbs\". We say \"limbs\" because it is not only legs, it can be your arms, hips, back, in between your shoulders, etc. Whatever kind of soap it is, it will make your sheets smell better, and it is cheap, so not much money lost on a bad idea. What works for one person does not work for the next one. That is the only rule of RLS. IT is all trial and error, and I see most of the comments are \"anti\" soap, or some people tried it, and it did nothing for them. Yes, I was desperate enough years ago to try it. 65% of all RLS is Primary or genetic, so it is a genetic neurolgical disease with no cure, and it needs to be taken much more seriously than a bar of soap. Sleep deprivation is an epidemic in this country, and the world, and a bar of soap is not going to \"save us\". Never mind all the ridiculous \"cures\" being sold on the internet. Keep your hands on your wallets. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=ABAROSOAP_92406 /CURES/restless_legs.rss7 Thu, 14 Feb 13 17:03:29 -0600 [YEA] Jean from Palm Desert, California writes: "Two years ago I had quadruple bypass heart surgery and a defibrillator implant. Well recovered but in last six months my body, especially left side, throbs as soon as I get into bed. Became sleep deprived and would fall asleep during day. Went to Earth Clinic and saw that possibly what I was feeling was a form of RLS although I had been blaming my defibrillator. This is crazy but a week ago I put six leftover pieces of soap in a sock and placed it between the sheets. For a week now I no longer dread going to bed. The throbbibg has stopped. Thank you Earth Clinic and all the wonderful people who contribute. I am a health nut, take no meds and am 92 years old. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=GF_92133 /CURES/restless_legs.rss8 Thu, 07 Feb 13 20:23:45 -0600 Pj from Jackson, Tn, Usa writes: "Will try the ACV and honey for RLS. On Horizant and clonazapam for some time now. RLS creepy, tingling uncomfortable feelings start up like clock work every afternoon (after work) between 4:30 - 6. I\'ve been fighting for 8 years now. Been on Carbidopa/Levadopa, Clonazapam, Neurtontin, and now Horizant and Clonazapam. Tried massage and accupuncture. Only accupuncture did was allow me to dial off carbidoba/levadope for 2 months but still on Horizant and now 1/2 lowest dose of clonazapam but augmentation starting back up again. Take daily multi-vitamin, calcium, D, C and magnesium. Haven\'t tried soap yet but why not. Wear socks a lot until I have a hot flash... Never had this problem until my early 40\'s and don\'t understand what triggered it, but I do struggle with anxiety and wonder if the anti-depressant/anxiety lowest dose available as on for a year didn\'t trigger it. Which comes first, RLS, anxiety causing RLS or anxiety/dep meds? Yes, I\'m sick of western medicine or pharmaceuticals. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=ACV_92064 /CURES/restless_legs.rss9 Wed, 06 Feb 13 15:47:19 -0600 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Cindy J from Thurgoona, Nsw Australia writes: "I found Apple Cider Vinegar for Restless Legs does work really well for me. The pain is minimal. However I have inherited a weak bladder from my father so when I have the ACV before bed, I spend the next 3 hours going to the toilet at least 5-6 times before I got to sleep and 3 times during night. ACV gets rid of toxins and my urine is now clear. So I am still having trouble sleeping, and my sleep patterns are totally messed up. I tried the soap on its own - pain all night. If I rub ACV on my legs, I am concerned about absorbtion into the body and it may still make me got to the toilet endlessly. Can I have ACV in the middle of the day and have the same effect of constant urination at night? Will it stop the pain at night if I have ACV during the day? I am wondering if Baking Soda will make me urinate alot as well. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=MAGNESIUM_91687 /CURES/restless_legs.rss10 Mon, 28 Jan 13 14:08:24 -0600 [YEA] Marie from Burbank, Ca writes: "RLS is because of a deficiency of magnesium... Start drinking [an ionic magnesium powder]... You can find it in Whole Foods and other natural remedy stores... Drink it everyday... Especially before bedtime... It\'s bitter so cut it with some sweet tea... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=MWL_91120 /CURES/restless_legs.rss11 Tue, 15 Jan 13 12:45:51 -0600 Oldriska from Prague, Czech Republic writes: "Hi, I have a question related to chronic pain - facial neuralgia - that I\'d like to ask on here. I was on antiseizure medication (first Neurontin, then switched to Lyrica) for about 7 months, during that time I was also taking antidepressants. I weaned off all my medication around Christmas time, because: i) I had been feeling better for a few months, ii) the Lyrica stopped working for my pain and was only giving me bad side effects. Since discontinuing both drugs my pain level has even improved and I\'ve been feeling better psychically as well. I must say I do take very little marihuana occassionally when my face is tense from the pain as it helps me to calm down the affected nerve. Since stopping my drugs, I\'ve been experiencing rather unpleasant symptoms of, what I believe is, the restless leg syndrome... Do you think this could be due to my detoxing from the meds or could it be related to something else? I\'m really puzzled. I started a healthy diet about a week ago (although I do have an odd glass of red wine in the evening or the already mentioned marihuana, but I use both very moderately), but I only started to notice the RLS more since then. Do you think I should mention this to my neurologist as it could be somehow related to my facial neuralgia? Is there anything I can do for myself in the meantime? Also, can RLS be caused by lack of physical activity (I\'ve been inactive for more than a year due to pain, my body fat and water retention is normal, but I have less muscle mass than I should have). Many thanks to you all. Oldriska " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=MR_91079 /CURES/restless_legs.rss12 Mon, 14 Jan 13 08:30:14 -0600 [YEA] Denise from Skowhegan, Maine writes: "Here I am at 2 weeks now_? 8 oz. of doing the apple cider drink twice a day, Tonic water twice a day, then 2 regular water any other time. Bar of soap in the bed, 1 magnesium tablet per doc\'s recommendation, along with 1 calcium and Vit. E. Hubby rubs my legs down with muscle ointment, Vicks or Castor Oil on the soles of the feet, and a couple times a day Hylands Homepathic tabs under the tongue. 1 banana a day. I drink my last liquid one hr before bed. Soak my feet or take a bath in Epsom salts when I remember to. The RLS is almost non-existent, just a few small twitching daily now-and upon waking not noticing any twitching. I have a prescription for sleeping but absolutely refuse to use it unless all else fails. I do believe most people can get this under control if they are diligent, consistent and mean business. I am now sleeping 7-8 hrs a night now. Haven\'t done that for 3 yrs. For the people that nothing has worked to alleviate this, its time for a \"Ferritin\" test to rule that out if you haven\'t had one. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=DC_91038 /CURES/restless_legs.rss13 Sun, 13 Jan 13 15:55:05 -0600 [YEA] Lucio from Lages, Santa Catarina / Brazil writes: "If you suffer with RLS [restless leg syndrome] don\'t drink any kind of liquid at least 4 hours before bed nor eat any food with sodium. I use to put frozen pulp fruits and honey in a blender and eat or drink 5 hours before bed. It works for me. Liquid reflux and sodium are like poison for RLS suffers. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=SUGAR_89069 /CURES/restless_legs.rss14 Mon, 26 Nov 12 22:59:01 -0600 Kathleen from Pitt Meadows, B.c. Canada writes: "I find I get this awful sensation in my legs within 1 hour of consuming anything with sugar if I\'m not active. Usually it hits in the evening while I\'m sitting around and then in the night. Even one candy is enough to trigger it so try to find something else to snack on in the evening and see if it helps. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=HOMEOPATHY_88803 /CURES/restless_legs.rss15 Tue, 20 Nov 12 16:36:54 -0600 [YEA] Tweetylynn from Richardson, Tx, Usa writes: "Bach\'s Rescue Remedy works like a charm. Two sprays in the mouth at night and I\'m asleep before my horrible restless legs start up. Five nights in a row so far and no RLS. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=MAGNESIUMSUPPLEMENTATION_85808 /CURES/restless_legs.rss16 Fri, 21 Sep 12 09:24:10 -0500 [YEA] Cate from Melbourne, Australia writes: "When I was pregnant with my first son I was still exercising like a maniac in the pool. My legs were so restless I was up 3/4 of the night stretching them out beside the bed. My husband couldn\'t stand the interruptions and even slept next door. At the time I took a synthetic supplement of magnesium, postassium, sodium and one other, forgotten which. It had heaps of sweetness so was of negligible use. Three or four years later I\'m on a \'primal\' (aka paleo/ancestral/caveman) diet which has been a MASSIVE boon to my whole body and mind, the legs are fine, no problem there at all now. I do also have a pretty serious magnesium (and vitamin C) bath every week. I look forward to it after a full-on week because I sleep like a baby, my body is so thoroughly relaxed. I use organic vege, meats, fruit and coconut oil/good fats. I soak my nuts and seeds in brine till they start to ferment, and the magnesium is mag. Chloride, 450grams, and very pure. I\'ve also used cheaper epsom salts which are fine too. Power to ya. : ) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=COTTON_85546 /CURES/restless_legs.rss17 Sat, 15 Sep 12 20:31:05 -0500 [YEA] Makayla from Knoxville, Tn, Usa writes: "I\'m a 31 year old female, and have been suffering from restless legs since I was about 14 or so. I finally think I\'ve figured out what\'s been causing it, though I\'m not entirely sure why - polyester bedding. I\'ve tried just about everything, including magnesium, potassium, massage and the good old bar of soap trick, but nothing worked. I always though it had been something that I was, or wasn\'t, eating. After buying a new bedspread, I noticed that it had been a few days since I\'d had my jumpy legs. Took a little while to figure it out, but for the first time in probably my life, I was sleeping with 100% cotton sheets and a 100% cotton woven bedspread. And my restless legs were GONE. I don\'t know why this is... Maybe the polyester I usually use doesn\'t let my legs breathe, or maybe there\'s even something going on with static electricity. I\'ve tested this a few times since I\'ve noticed, and my old comforter gives me restless legs every time. This may not work for everybody, but if it maybe helps one person, I\'ll be happy! I know how frustrating this condition can be. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=RLSCOMMENTS_84504 /CURES/restless_legs.rss18 Tue, 28 Aug 12 10:29:14 -0500 Alan Rk from Bowral, Nsw, Australia writes: "Could someone pls tell me what type of chair they find the best to prevent RLS, I have no problem at work but of an evening the minute I sit down on a chair or couch I feel RLS coming on. I find sitting on the floor does help, also putting my feet up and my back on the floor helps as well. Last night I took both Tonic Water and the mixture with BI-Carbsoda and thanks to all you great people I didnt get RLS, thanks heaps. I am an active person walking before work, I am 60 and enjoy my work as an Engineer, we eat a balanced diet and I drink 1 lite beer/night 4-5 times a week, a few more an weekends. So I agree with you all, that it is messages coming from the brain to the legs. It would be interesting to know if there is any tie up with MND (Motor Neuron Disease) I find if my legs are hot in bed this brings on RLS also if the weight of the Blankets doesnt help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=BSM_83655 /CURES/restless_legs.rss19 Sun, 12 Aug 12 11:29:53 -0500 Jay from Jerome, Idaho writes: "I am 41 years old and took abilify for over a year and found thats it gives you the hateful side effect of rls. I have it so bad that my arms twitch as well and I get no sleep at all. I will try this black strap molasses and see if it will help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=QUININE_82851 /CURES/restless_legs.rss20 Sun, 29 Jul 12 14:15:42 -0500 [YEA] Dolly from Brighton, United Kingdom writes: "This remedy was given to me by a friend and my husband has used it with highly successful results. It\'s quinine. He takes it by drinking a well-known brand of Tonic Water (not all tonic waters containe quinine) - but I know you can\'t advertise. I understand you can buy quinine so could be worth a go. (Hmm think it is a natural substance??). " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=MAGNESIUM_80099 /CURES/restless_legs.rss21 Mon, 11 Jun 12 02:36:31 -0500 [YEA] Terri from Spooner, Wi writes: "Amazing! I have been soaking my feet in a 50/50 magnesium flake to water ratio for seven days. On the second night my legs got restless during the middle of the night, though not in the evening as they always had as well. I have had this for YEARS!! I can\'t believe that all I had to do was soak the bottoms of my feet for half an hour. (Magnesium supplements did not have this effect.) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=LIGHT_78603 /CURES/restless_legs.rss22 Mon, 14 May 12 22:13:24 -0500 [YEA] Jbrown82 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes: "I\'ve been using light therapy to treat my RLS for 18 months now and it\'s been working great. I use it for 30 minutes a night every night and if I use it faithfully I never have a problem. There\'s been a few times I\'ve gone on a trip for over a week and forgot to bring my device and my RLS came back but after I get back on it it works! I bought it from this company here in Canada called Tranquilmed. Has anybody else found success with using light to treat RLS? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=TRIGGER_78177 /CURES/restless_legs.rss23 Sun, 06 May 12 08:16:20 -0500 [YEA] Trish from Tri Cities, Washington writes: "I\'ve had RLS for quite awhile and have started using Trigger Point Therapy for the last couple of years. I sometimes have to work at it a little while, but I eventually find the trigger Point that is causing the symptoms in that particular leg. After I have massaged it the RLS symptoms slowly go away and my leg quits twitching. I know I have found the right spot because it will trigger the twitch in my leg untill it is massaged. I seem to mostly find the trigger points are in my hips and/or lower back. You can find the books and videos online that can show you how. Hope this helps it sure has me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=ENZYMES_74457 /CURES/restless_legs.rss24 Fri, 24 Feb 12 15:12:27 -0600 [YEA] Alleg from Ghent, Ov, Belgium writes: "My husband's RLS almost stays away if he takes digestive enzymes with his meals - during the day time it is gone and sometimes his legs move a bit just after he falls asleep. We think this is great considering there was a time he was prescribed Rivotril and had to up his dose. The enzymes also have improved his sleep and the number of bathroom trips is down to one. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/restless_legs.html&name=ZINC_71467 /CURES/restless_legs.rss25 Mon, 16 Jan 12 10:03:48 -0600 [YEA] D from Asheville, Nc writes: "I have food allergies and have Restless Leg Syndrome in the evening as well as at night in bed. I also have insomnia. What works for both my insomnia (even when the legs aren't restless) and for the RLS is zinc supplement before bed. Sometimes I wake in the middle of the night and need to take it again. Since I take it almost everyday, I only take as much as I need and try not to take more than that. The different kinds that work for me, are zinc chelate, monomethionine zinc, zinc gluconate, combination of zinc arginate and zinc glycinate. But two zincs that work quickest for me are in liquid form: Monoatomic zinc liquid and zinc sulphate liquid. Supposedly one has to take some copper to balance the zinc or you could get a copper deficiency. I take the other minerals and all the trace minerals as well for the same reason. "