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I have finally had results of my blood tests for iron levels. The results shows that I am slightly low but not anaemic. I have been given a low dose of ferrous fumerate and to take one a day. I know it's a long shot but hope that it might help.

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Knitknaz did you ask specifically what your ferratin iron level is? That is the important one,ask for the actual number,normal won't do for us ,it needs to be over 70

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knitknax58 in reply toPippins2

I never thought to ask, l will phone and see if she will tell me. Thanks Pippins2.

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Remind me what you are currently taking for your RLS

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knitknax58 in reply toPippins2

Just Clonazepam 0.5mg, Paracetamol and a anti inflammatory gel Phorpain.

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Really? Mine wants me to get it up to 50? Not easy. I am taking liquid and it is still upsetting my stomach.

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I have had a good spell of nearly 8 weeks with only a few nights of RLS. l am still on iron pills but I am now back to normal, legs jumping and twitching most nights again. It was lovely while it lasted though.

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