Carnivore diet cured my severe RLS.

[CarnivoreTony]

Long story short, I've suffered with RLS for almost 20 years. Mirapex and Neupro helped a little. Methadone made it go away, but now I live in a country where none of the 3 is available.

After toying with the carnivore diet for a few months but cheating regularly, I decided to take it seriously. No more cheating. No more pork because it seems to give me asthma and allergies. Just beef, lamb, seafood, butter, Greek yogurt, and a little cheese. I drink only water and coffee. My RLS, which has been the plague of my existence, is gone. No idea if it's oxalates or pesticides or carbohydrates that are the problem. No idea if it will work for anyone else. But I feel amazing. Good luck, everyone. I hope you find your cure too.

[Madlegs1]

Thanks for the information.

I can only surmise that the elimination of many processed foods that would have various additives, has been beneficial.

Long may you continue in calm legs land!👍☘️

[CarnivoreTony in reply to Madlegs1]

I eliminated processed foods years ago. I was eating an organic Mediterranean diet. I'm definitely sensitive to all grains and nightshades. It seems plants in general don't agree with me.

[Joolsg]

Great to hear. Long may it continue.

[SueJohnson]

That's great! So pleased for you.

[amrob123]

Great news! How long have you done strict carnivore? And were the results immediate?

[CarnivoreTony in reply to amrob123]

I've been strict for a little over 90 days. I went carnivore for reasons unrelated to RLS. Avoiding carbs completely cured the depression and anxiety I've had for decades. It took about 6 weeks before I noticed that the twitching and "restless" part was gone from my legs but seemed to move to my arms, which was weird. But it gradually went away completely, leaving only aches in my legs. Now, everything is gone. I have literally fantasized about getting my legs amputated because I couldn't imagine living the rest of my life with RLS. And now I feel like I stumbled upon a miracle cure. I'd say it was between 60 and 70 days to complete remission.

[amrob123 in reply to CarnivoreTony]

That's amazing. Thanks for the additional info. You're very disciplined being able to maintain such a limited diet!!

[amrob123 in reply to amrob123]

I have read of a small number of people on Reddit who say carnivore helped their RLS.

[CarnivoreTony in reply to amrob123]

I admit it was hard at first. I've always loved bread, pasta, pizza, even salads. But now that I've seen how much better I can feel, I don't even crave other foods 99% of the time. And it's not a religion. I'm going to have a little stuffing and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. I'm sure I'll feel like shit afterward, like every time I've had carbs. But I look at it like having a few drinks and suffering through a hangover.

[Marlayna67 in reply to CarnivoreTony]

That’s interesting. My RLS has moved to my arms as well, particularly my wrists. I’m very intrigued by the carnivore diet. When I was much younger, I went on a very strict diet to fight candida. I have never felt as good as I did being sugar-free. I’m so glad this is working for you!

[CarnivoreTony in reply to Marlayna67]

I can't recommend it highly enough. I had my Thanksgiving cheat day yesterday, and the RLS came back. I hope it doesn't take another 2 months to get rid of it again.

[GaryHB]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your news. Delighted for you.

[Eryl]

Isn't it great to be able to relax in bed? I've not gone full carnivore just grain free keto and it works for me.

[Pistonpounder]

I tried the carnivore diet. I went two years and was very strict. No carbs at all. It did not help my RLS one bit, however I did lose 60 lbs. and went from being pre-diabetic to not being pre-diabetic. I'm glad it worked for you. I'm still looking for a solution.

[SueJohnson in reply to Pistonpounder]

That was a great side effect of the carnivore diet!

You say you are still looking for a solution. I see ropinirole on your profile. Are you taking it? Hopefully you are off it. What have you tried as I have suggestions?

[Ticki]

I just started the carnivore diet a few months back but have been cheating pretty regularly so when I quit being stupid and do it right like you. congratulations and whoop whoop I am so happy for you.👍🏻

[CarnivoreTony in reply to Ticki]

Good luck! I hope it works for you. And be patient. It took at least 60 days before my RLS went away.

[Persevere99]

Your carnivore diet is killing those that we share the planet with.

Go vegan.

Persevere

[amrob123 in reply to Persevere99]

This site isn't a place to impose your ideology. It's to share knowledge and help others. It's hardly fair of you to come on here attacking people because they don't share your particular ideology.

[CarnivoreTony in reply to Persevere99]

I tried going vegan and my health suffered significantly. My physical and mental health suffer when I even include any plant products in my diet. Going carnivore has made me feel better, stronger, and happier than I've been in over 20 years. We are a part of nature, not separate from it.