How Much Kratom?: Good evening or... - Restless Legs Syn...

Restless Legs Syndrome

22,319 members16,385 posts

How Much Kratom?

LisztLover profile image
20 Replies

Good evening or morning!

I’m currently suffering symptoms of DA withdrawal and am wondering how much Kratom can an adult take while in an episode? I have taken 1.5 grams and feel the need to take more due to the pain. This particular strain isn’t red and it seems like I can tell the difference. Anything would be helpful! Thanks!

Written by
LisztLover profile image
LisztLover
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
20 Replies
LisztLover profile image
LisztLover

Now I’m hyperventilating and feel like I’m going to 🤢 My legs are going even when I walk or stand. What a wicked drug!

My normal dose was 5 - 7.5 grams

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply to

I know that I didn’t take that much, but can’t remember how much I ended up taking, maybe around 3gm. Fine detail just wasn’t happening. I’m surprised that I survived! I was beginning to wonder. My final attempt was ice packs directly on my scrub-clad legs as I couldn’t manage or care to change my clothes. This finally worked and I slept for a couple of hours.

involuntarydancer profile image
involuntarydancer in reply toLisztLover

3g is a low dose to manage rls. Like Raffs I would take closer to 6g. And I would have to take this at least twice in a night as the effect wears off. I didn’t find much difference between red, white and green strains in terms of how they worked for the legs. One strain did make me feel quite nauseous however.

Good luck with the withdrawal. I didn’t realize you were coming off pramipexole. That is pure torture. You have to keep reminding yourself that it will pass. You will be so glad when you finally get over it. I didn’t realize how much pramipexole had altered me til I gave it up.

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply toinvoluntarydancer

Thanks for giving me hope!

Miadevaia7 profile image
Miadevaia7 in reply toLisztLover

Before iron infusion, when my RLS was Out Of Control, the only thing that helped almost 100% was smoking Marijuana. 1 or 2 hits for me thru 3 to 4 hours. I'm not a poor smoker AT All. I actually accidently got stones once & had a panic attack.. Lol. I'd rather smoke pot then try Abu of the meds people talk about. I had this 10 years & never took any meds for it. For me building up my blood levels is the cure.

Jumpey profile image
Jumpey

Hi. I take 6 capsules of Red Vein Borneo. It really helps.x

terrilynn35 profile image
terrilynn35

Kratom got me through my horrible DA withdrawals. I needed about 3 grams to be effective. That was a couple of years ago and now I take 3 grams as needed at night. I suffered physical and emotional DA withdrawal. I took what I needed to get through it. Sometimes it was as much as 3-4 times a day. Everyone is different so you may have to experiment to find the right dose for you. I take mostly a red strain at night but when I was experiencing terrible depression caused from the DA withdrawal green stains were very helpful. Good luck!

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply toterrilynn35

Yes! I took 3 grams of Kratom, 0.25mg of Mirapex and smoked cannabis tonight and am not having any symptoms! It looks like I’m finally down to 0.25mg of Mirapex which is a big deal to me! I do think I took an extra 0.5 grams Kratom though. I had to use ice packs on my legs to sleep last night, but not tonight. I’m feeling less exhausted too! I’m so glad because I have to work the next few days. This syndrome has had me rather debilitated recently and I’m sick of it! My husband just politely informed me that going to Atlanta for help is out due to financial reasons...a girl can dream though, right?

LotteM profile image
LotteM in reply toLisztLover

Would it be possible to get an a phone or Skype appointment ? If not Atlanta, maybe Johns Hopkins? Just thinking...

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply toLotteM

I don’t know if they do that or not...do you know?

LotteM profile image
LotteM in reply toLisztLover

Don't know. Wouldn't hurt to try.

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply toLotteM

I agree!

LotteM profile image
LotteM in reply toLisztLover

Let us know whether you succeed. If so, it may prove to be a good option for other (US-based) ‘desperados’.

Dougg profile image
Dougg

My experience is similar to Raffs. And, as others have said, you will need to experiment to find the right dose for you. In case it helps, I did some measurements awhile back with one strain (and I'm assuming that the weight of powdered kratom is pretty consistent across strains). I found that one level teaspoon was about 2.5 grams, while a rounded teaspoon was about 4.7 grams.

Hope this helps.

Doug

Oregonmike profile image
Oregonmike

I take a heaping tablespoon once in the morning, and once at bed.

The pukes are normal, you just took a little too much. Ginger root will help that.

terrilynn35 profile image
terrilynn35 in reply toOregonmike

Puking is a defiant sign you took to much lol. that is why it's pretty impossible to over dose your body will get rid of it if you take to much.

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply toterrilynn35

Thank you!

TheDoDahMan profile image
TheDoDahMan

If you're worried about taking too much: I started with 4-gram doses every other day, and over the course of 2 or 3 years progressed to 8-gram doses taken 4 times per day (i.e. every 6 hours.) Never did I feel nauseous or overdosed in any way. I credit kratom for saving my sanity and possibly my life.

Although kratom is related more closely to the coffee bean than the poppy plant, it appears that it affects the opioid receptors, so it is no surprise that tolerance would develop in those of us who have a long-term relationship with this medicine.

Thus I currently have reduced my usage to 3 times per day as I continue to search for medicines and/or palliatives which may have a beneficial effect on this RLS scourge. I only write this to assure you that the small doses you have taken are extremely unlikely to cause you any harm. Bless you in your search for help: this is a wonderful website for meeting courageous people similarly affected.

LisztLover profile image
LisztLover in reply toTheDoDahMan

Thank you!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Kratom Alternative

I've been using Kratom for over 7 years and until the last few months it has worked great for my...
Jezee profile image

Kratom

I have had great relief using kratom. As soon as I feel my leg or legs starting their awful...
Memmy profile image

Kratom

I've been taking 2 capsules of kratom nightly for rls and insomnia, and it works wonderfully....
Ikeeptrying profile image

KRATOM

Hello everyone,I just got some Kratom and need to know how much to take and when. The package says...
Josana13 profile image

Kratom

I would like your expert opinion on Kratom is it safe to take what are the pros and cons and views...

Moderation team

Kaarina profile image
KaarinaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.