supplements

[soupersuzy]

Does anyone on here know if there are any otc vitamins or supplements that increase levels of RLS/Myoclonus.

[SueJohnson]

Not quite sure what you are asking. Do you mean make RLS worse? If so, then yes. If you mean make RLS better, then too the answer is yes.

[soupersuzy in reply to SueJohnson]

I was thinking making it worse but didn't realise some could make it better.

I take several, D3, C, multi B, B12, Q10 and Ashwagandha. I know many medicines make RLS worse but not sure about these.

[LotteM in reply to soupersuzy]

All of these have been mentioned to (help to) improve RLS. B, C and D specifically are mentioned as improving iron uptake. Ashwaganda and Q10 specifically to help with fatigue - if I remember correctly.

You can always put things like Q10 in the search box, select the RLS community and earlier posts or replies mentioning this will be listed.

[soupersuzy in reply to LotteM]

Thank you for that Lotte, will give it a try.

[SueJohnson in reply to soupersuzy]

Ashwagandha helps stress and anxiety and may help insomnia. Otherwise no effect on RLS. CoQ10 should not be taken at the same time as Vitamin D. CoQ10 is an antioxidant. and as LotteM says can reduce fatigue as can ashwagandha. It doesn't have any effect on RLS. Vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12, D3, K2, if deficient, and potassium and copper if deficient are needed to help RLS. Vitamin C is needed when taking iron so it is absorbed.

[soupersuzy in reply to SueJohnson]

Than you Sue. Another thing I didn't know is not to take vitamin D and Q10 at the same time, I always do that. Need to rethink my habits.

[SueJohnson]

I may have given this to you before but in case I haven't:

Some things that can make RLS symptoms worse for some people are alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, carbs, foods high in sodium, foods that cause inflammation, ice cream, eating late at night, estrogen including HRT, dehydration, MSG, collagen supplements, electrolyte imbalance, melatonin, eating late at night, stress and vigorous exercise.

Some things that help some people include caffeine, moderate exercise, weighted blankets, compression socks, elastic bandages, masturbation, magnesium glycinate, fennel, low oxalate diet, selenium, 5 minute shower alternating 20 seconds cold water with 10 seconds hot water finishing with hot water for another couple of minutes, hot baths, distractions, CBD, applying a topical magnesium lotion or spray, doing a magnesium salts soak, vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12, D3, K2, if deficient, and potassium and copper if deficient, massage including using a massage gun, vibration devices like therapulse, using a standing desk, listening to music, meditation and yoga. Keep a food diary to see if any food make your RLS worse

[soupersuzy in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks again Sue.