Date: 10/14/2008 2:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 39440
my boyfriend has it and it really only happens when hes trying to go to sleep. he about kicks me outta bed lol. he hasnt found any relief from it yet. but ill tell him about increasing his b vitamin intake. *hugs*  |
Date: 10/14/2008 2:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 23075
I only get that when I take certain medications......it's awful, until I fall asleep.  |
Date: 10/14/2008 4:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Nice feet :) hehe..Are they yours, sister? ;) I have some sort of nerve trouble with my left foot. Drives me nuts. Associated with swpinal problems, I think. Hope that you get to feeling better, lady.  |
Date: 10/14/2008 4:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
I suffered with it for years and years and when I took vitamin B capsules it helped and gradually it stopped. No one could give a precise answer as to what caused it but I thought it was because I had not long beforehand suffered a back injury. I still suffer with the back problem but I don't have the RLS which is great, but I still take vitamin B capsules..Glad that the Marmite is helping you. Is Marmite high in salt??? :)  |
Date: 10/14/2008 4:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 15362
LSR, you are going to say that I am crazy but I will tell you what has worked for me and I don't know why. In our little town paper, we have a column written by a Doctor and he wrote that he had received letter from people that told him that a bar of soap (Ivory soap) under the bottom sheet worked for them, also good for night leg cramps. I didn't believe it but I was willing to try anything. It seem to work but I thought it was all in my head. Well a couple of weeks later, the restless leg started again. But the next morning while making the bed I found the bar of soap on the floor, it had fallen out during the night. So needless to say, I now make sure a bar of soap is always under my bottom sheet. I don't care if it is all in my head, as long as it work for me, I am going with it.  |
Date: 10/14/2008 5:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 62901
My mom actually has this too. It started for her about 10 yrs ago or so. I never denied that she had a problem, but hated that she used it has her excuse to drink heavily everynight. (she's an alcoholic) I thought she just used it as a crutch to drink. But she got so frustrated with it that she did start seeing a doctor and started getting put on different medications. The first couple didn't work for her and then finally I think she found one that seemed to work. But I know you said you don't "do" that... so I guess I can't be of any help! lol Glad to know that the marmite is working for you though!  |
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Date: 10/14/2008 6:31:00 PM ( Admin )
I have found that using a very strong vibrator pressed firmly on the base of the spine helps a lot. I believe it numbs the nerves and lets you get off to sleep. It works... |
Date: 10/14/2008 6:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 23731
I have it and have found that a magnisium supplement called MAGNELEVURES works great. dissolve it in some warm water and drink it. works within a few minutes.  |
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Date: 10/14/2008 6:35:00 PM ( Admin )
Length of time pressed against the spine.. about 3-5 minutes. |
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Date: 10/14/2008 6:38:00 PM ( Admin )
FYI..Magnelevures provides magnesium along with essential nutrients formulated specifically to encourage optimum absorption and tissue utilization of magnesium for the proper functioning of and protection against damaging effects on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Magnesium, along with vitamins B1 and B6, enhances nervous system function while taurine provides an essential component found in heart muscle and the central nervous system. As a powerful antioxidant, glutathione inhibits free radicals and protects against cellular damage. |
Date: 10/14/2008 6:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
I think I'm more afflicted with restless hiney syndrome.  |
Date: 10/14/2008 8:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
I havent found anything that works!  |
Date: 10/14/2008 9:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 27705
i have it what helps me is a firm back massage before bed or using blue mineral ice (dont ask me but it works) peace and love Regina  |
Date: 10/15/2008 11:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 62100
I don't suffer from it myself, but we have many residents at the nursing home where I work that do- we give them a drug called "Requip" that usually helps to control it a little.  |
Date: 11/29/2008 9:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 62618
Yet another similarity in our lives, cousin. I called it restless legs as a child, even before I knew that's what it was really called. My mom and sister and grandmother all have it, and I swear by the bar of soap remedy, it is the only thing that has ever worked. It must be an unwrapped bar of square, original Ivory soap, do you have that over there?
It may be all in my head, but it works. I haven't had to get out of bed and walk and stretch in a long time.  |
Date: 11/29/2008 10:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
OMG Val! I bought some Marmite last week, and I have been HOOKED! I eat it on celery, (or vegetables), instead of toast, biscuits, or crackers. How funny! BTW- Hylands makes a totally natural formula in pill form for restless leg syndrome. It is homeopathic, and I think they sell it in the U.K.  |
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Date: 11/29/2008 10:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
http://www.hylands.com/ (btw-they give away a free 2-day sample of the restless leg formula). |
Date: 11/30/2008 10:35:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 46527
LOL, Marmite can be rather addicitive SC, mind out for the salt content though.  |
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Date: 11/30/2008 10:35:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 46527
Yes, we have Ivory soap, I shall have to go buy a bar! |
