Some really good info...

[lauraflora]

I thought I would post some info on glutamate/glutamine and its (supposed to happen) conversion to GABA (which is problematic in RLS people.) Glutamate is excitatory and GABA is inhibitory. Glutamate is what keeps one awake and stimulated, while GABA is what helps one relax and sleep. These are some of the most important issues to understand. RLS people, ( as well as others with Parkinson's, Huntington's, Autism, etc, etc.) are often lacking the GAD enzyme to make the conversion from glutamate to GABA in their bodies . This is why understanding this is important, no matter how you go about treating it.

A very good explanation is to be found at;

holistichelp.net /blog/how-to-increase-gaba-and-balance-glutamate/

It was an eye-opener for me, in many ways. So, I suggest reading it, and perhaps pursuing some of the lines of thought brought up.

[Hidden]

Hi, sounds interesting but the link doesn't let me click on it. Is there another way you could send the link? Pregabalin is something to do with the GABA system I think so likely the system is involved in some way.

[lauraflora in reply to Hidden]

Search for; how to increase gaba and balance glutamate, and it will come up at the holistichelp.net website. Or try Holistic Help. You should be able to find it, as I came up with it easily.

[Jumpey]

Thanks for this. what changes have you made as a result. I have tried taking a GABA supplement. It's helpful in terms of relaxing but doesn't take away RLS symptoms. also if i have enough GABA in my system it makes me feel really tired the next day.x

[lauraflora]

I only read this article the other day, so I am newly experimenting. However, it seems to be more about the insomnia than the RLS symptoms, both of which are part of the whole problem. Perhaps the RLS symptoms in the legs need to be treated one way, and the insomnia needs an additional way.

Also I am loath to give out what I have taken, as, in the past, I have found (understandably) that people decide to purchase and take what I have taken, and then if it does not work for them, I feel bad and they do also. (I am certainly not a doctor or an expert in any way. And we are all different, truly, so what works for one may not work for another.)

So, I am, from now on, just pointing out information for people to read and do with it what they will.

[Hidden]

Interesting! Thanks!