I have moderate RLS treated by co codamol and PanadolI take a good multivit,magnesium and turmeric.A pro and prebiotic and avoid processed food.
Yet my Ferratin levels remain very low not near 100 advised
How can I increase them and any other advise please?
Take 325 mg of ferrous sulfate which contains 65 mg of elemental iron, the normal amount used to increase ones ferritin, or 50 mg to 75 mg (which is elemental iron) of iron bisglycinate with 100 mg of vitamin C or some orange juice since that helps its absorption. Also take Lactobacillus plantarum 299v as it also helps its absorption. Ferrous sulfate is fine for most people, but if you have problems with constipation, iron bisglycinate is better.
Take it every other day, preferably at night at least 1 hour before a meal or coffee or tea and at least 2 hours after a meal or coffee or tea since iron is absorbed better on an empty stomach and the tannins in coffee and tea limit absorption.
If you take magnesium, calcium or zinc, even in a multivitamin take them at least 2 hours apart since they interfere with the absorption of iron. Also antacids interfere with its absorption so should be taken at least 4 hours before the iron or at least 2 hours after. Don't take your iron tablets before or after exercise since inflammation peaks after a workout. Don't take turmeric as it can interfere with the absorption of iron or at least take it in the morning if you take your iron at night. If you take thyroid medicine don't take it within 4 hours. It takes several months for the iron tablets to slowly raise your ferritin. Ask for a new blood test after 3 months.
some things that can make RLS symptoms worse for some people are alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, carbs, foods high in sodium(salt), foods that cause inflammation, ice cream, eating late at night, estrogen without progesterone and sometimes even with it, dehydration, MSG, collagen supplements, electrolyte imbalance, melatonin, eating late at night, stress and vigorous exercise. It is a good idea to keep a food diary to see if any food make your RLS worse.
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.
Many medicines and OTC supplements can make RLS worse. If you are taking any and you list them here, I can tell you if any make RLS symptoms worse and if so may be able to give you a safe substitute. I have a list of more than 300 medicines and OTC supplements that make RLS worse and have safe alternatives for most of them.
How low?My advice may differ depending on the figure. Also what was your TSAT (transferrin saturation percentage)?
Ferratin was 12GP gave me a fit ? Test to do I will do it and return it Monday
TSAT ?? I will ask my GP if my last blood test showed that
Wow !! What a lot of information thank you
I will do somethings immediately othets I will have to organise.
Thank you thank you
You may be my new best friend 😊
You definitely need an iron infusion. That is extremely low. If your doctor won't prescribe one, ask to see a hematologist. If that doesn't work you can get one privately for around £800. If you tell me what city you live in I may be able to tell you where you can get one.
Wait for 8 weeks after an iron infusion before being tested again. Meanwhile double the iron amounts I gave.
The city is liverpool the town is southport so also near Preston
You can get a private iron infusion at The Iron Clinic in Manchester.
Thank you
TSAT low, ferretin high
Low fodmap diet works!!!
Ferritin level....still low 
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