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Magnesium Citrate

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A friend and fellow sufferer recommended magnesium citrate 200mg. I started taking it about a month ago and my symptoms have diminished to the extent I'm getting a good night's sleep.

I'm not on any other meds so this has been such a positive result.

Hope this helps someone else.

Good luck to all

Mariah

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Madlegs1

Yes- this has helped many people.

Along with avoiding triggers , I would see magnesium as a first step in tackling rls.

Good luck.

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JSue

Great news.

I started after my sister “read it somewhere “ and it’s been a huge help. I still have about two sleepless nights a week but my RLS pain and intensity has decreased significantly. I only need half the meds if I take a Mag Cit tablet. Unfortunately they ain’t cheap! Lol But there’s no doubt they are a game changer. I’ve had RLS (painful) with PLMD since childhood. It eventually involved my torso, arms (augh!!!) and my head/neck — the latter with PLMD.

I’m prescribed clonazepam and codeine phosphate which sometimes needs a bit of help. Paracetamol or increased dose of codeine phos, etc. But it’s been about four months since I began OTC Magnesium Citrate, and my need for added pain meds has decreased by half. At least. I’m quietly very pleased. Haven’t had a full body attack for months. You know — when stretching every which way or indeed right out of your skin doesn’t cut it? Those are the worst and had been becoming more frequent in the past couple of years.

Well thought I’d pass on my findings. Wish I could get the Mag Cit on Rx but will happily buy it from health food shops as long as I can afford to.

xx jackie

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