ONE DAY AT A TIME.

[shirleybelle51]

I don't have RLS but, my son who is 46 has had it bad for years.Now,he's goIng to a Neuro doc in Janesville WI he tries every med you can think of.So, I thought I would join the forum and forward all this advice to him. I still do believe it can be connected to dietary some how.I also know its hereditary both of his children have it.Also, how about that electric pad you can put under your legs.??

[Madlegs1]

You are right- it is definitely connected to diet. Many substances trigger rls. Also medications, such as some antidepressants and antihistamines.

We need to know his meds history.

The Relaxis pad seems to work for many people. Though it is very expensive. Apparently they do a trial scheme.

It appears to be hereditary- but is that due to similar lifestyles or in the genes?

Mind yourself.

And why doesn't your son do this himself?😎

[shirleybelle51 in reply to Madlegs1]

He's a professional procrastinator I figured to start out with just the forum would help him so like I said I keep forwarding it to him.Anytime you can help your family out you should, knowledge is power...

[Graham3196 in reply to shirleybelle51]

I can remember when RLS made it almost impossible to work on a computer. The mouse kept falling on the floor and my nose kept hitting the screen as I dozed off. Perhaps your son will do it himself when he's improving. Meanwhile he's lucky that he has a Mum to keep him going!!! LOL

[Yakester in reply to Graham3196]

Your description of working on a computer is hysterical. I used to do medical transcription and I kept complaining about the room being too stuffy cuz I couldn’t stay awake. Also got rls in my shoulders and arms.

[DicCarlson in reply to Madlegs1]

A curious connection - Ketogenic diets are used very successfully to treat epilepsy and the seizures. Gabapentin is also an anti-seizure treatment for epilepsy and a proven treatment for RLS. Keto for RLS has shown to convert an overabundance of the neurotransmitter Glutamate (excitability insomnia) to GABA the relaxing neurotransmitter. Recent studies have shown that the Keto diets actually change gut microbiome to accomplish this neurotransmitter switch.

[Madlegs1 in reply to DicCarlson]

Maybe thats why Glutamates set off RLS big time( for me) . MSG is an absolute hurricane of RLS agony,in my experience. It overrides any medication. Thanks for the heads up.

[Graham3196]

I have sent some info in a private message

[involuntarydancer]

Dr Buchfuhrer, a leading expert in rls treatment, maintains that there is a treatment for every case of rls that will enable the sufferer to lead a reasonably normal life. Unfortunately a lot of the medical profession knows very little about the condition and treatment which makes it more difficult to achieve a good outcome. It is definitely necessary for sufferers to inform themselves widely and fully.

It is hard to pass on our suggestions for your son without knowing what drugs he takes.

[Jphickory]

You’re a great Mom for caring and taking the initiative to help your son. I’m a 54 y/o male that has had RLS since my teens. My father and his brother also had RLS. I have countless poor nights of sleep due to this condition.

I’m very fotunate that I found great relief about 5 months ago. I now take a powdered form of magnesium citrate (about a level teaspoon) mixed with water at bedtime. This has all but eliminated my RLS. There is absolutely no doubt as to its effectiveness in my case. On the occasional night I forget to take it i

am soon reminded by the return of symptoms. Those nights I simply get up and take the magnesium citrate and within 15 minutes the symptoms are gone. I take no other medication.

This past month I’m only taking the mag citrate as needed because I’m finding on increasingky that I no longer need it nightly. I think this is probably because I have built up my Mag reserves over time. It would be wonderful if this same remedy would help your son.

My RLS was very severe prior to discovering magnesium citrate. It was quite common for me previously to be unable to sleep until after 3am because of my RLS agitation. Best of luck to you both.