Certain gut bacteria produces restless leg syndrome

[parkie13]

aasm.org/gut-bacteria-restl...

Another interesting study. Overgrowth of a certain gut bacteria produces restless leg syndrome. Again, how about that?

[Icequeen10]

I have been certain forever I had been over run by candida albicans,......just didn't dare to try the "cures" I have been using a supplement for 6 to 8 months. Stomach now no troubles,. I am to start doxy 100mg a day

...,..I think we are much a part of the world around us.

[parkie13 in reply to Icequeen10]

Hi, please keep us informed. hope you get better and better , Mary

[park_bear]

academic.oup.com/sleep/arti...

"Results

Seven participants diagnosed with RLS (3 men, 4 women) have thus far completed the protocol. All indicated poor sleep quality (PSQI ≥ 5) and moderate to severe symptoms of RLS (IRLS scores ranging from 13 to 34/40). SIBO was present in all 7 participants (100%) whereas general population rates are estimated to be 6-15%.

Conclusion

These preliminary data suggest that SIBO may be more prevalent among patients with RLS. Additional analyses will examine fecal microbial composition, subtypes of RLS iron deficiency, and comparisons with insomnia"