Self-help with nutritional supplements for RLS

[phineas_007]

I have RLS for about twelve years. I have started with a few restex. It worked great but I read about the augmentation. So I decided to find a better way for me.

I startet with homeopathy (zincum valerianicum). It worked for a half year. Then I found CES brain stimulation. this worked also for a half year.

After that I found the amino acids Phenylalanin (-L, -DL) and Tryptophan. It helps me to get enough sleep when I take it just before going to bed. When I started with this I had to increase the dosage to 3g each.

After a while I was able to reduce...

This is the processing chains of the body. So it is clear why it could help.

Phenylalanine - Tyrosine - L-Dopa .........and .......... Thryptophan - 5-HTP - Serotonin - Melatonin

Later I Switched to the "next level" taking Tyrosine with B12 (500mg) and 5-HTP (50mg) to spare the first processing step.

Sometimes I need a second dose in the nigth.

Another useful supplement is the amino acid glutamin (not glutamat). One coffee spoon in a glass of water helps also.

This recipes works for me for about ten years now, together with cold calf casts.

When I recommend the recipes I get better response with Phenylalanine + Thryptophan than Tyrosine + 5-HTP.

The responses depending on the Glutamin are also good.

At the moment I am looking for other recipes again because of reduced effect lately.

I get also problems with the cold calf casts. The calf don't stop burning. At the moment I am testing another amino acids to calm the nerves, Carnosine, Carnitine, GABA, wild blueberry powder...

Does anybody has made similar experiences?

Thank you.

Kind Regard.

[Tecumsehmoe]

I've been whittling down various combinations of otc vitamins and herbs as avilable in the U.S., taking them in the early evening when my RLS acts up. One combo/evening. I've been eliminating those combos that don't seem effective, but those that have worked are: Niacin plus Ashwaganda KSM-66; 500 mg magnesium; 25mg CBD plus 25mg THC plus Ashwaganda; 50mg CBD plus 50mg THC; 25 mg THC plus 400 IUs vitamin D; 300 mg CBD plus D; Ashwaganda plus B12; 1000 mg Mucuna Pruiens extract plus Ashwaganda and 5 gr Ferrous Gluconate plus Murcuna Pruiens extract. I'm slowly trying to reduce my intake of Pramixole (now .375 mg nightly) and take a daily dose of Vitron-C (iron) with orange juice.