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hi just a theory... I'm very low on vit d . can it give you the "restless legs syndrome"

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I think it might do. I'm very low in vit D I get like a sensation like ants crawling on my legs very strange sensation. Also get it when I'm taking vit d. Not sure if it's related to low vit D x

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pabhoo in reply toPlumpudding

just looked at what maisygray replied and it seems t fit

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MaisieGray

Yes there could be a connection. You might like to read this vitamindcouncil.org/vitamin...

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pabhoo in reply toMaisieGray

thanks I've looked at that. I didn't get a y sleep last night till about 5 a.m all I can say atm I'm on holiday from work lol

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Cooper27

Magnesium is also a very common cause of restless leg syndrome, it could be worth considering that too. I've heard magnesium tests aren't very reliable, but I think supplementing on the off-chance isn't a risk.

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pabhoo

that's next thing I'm gonna do after doc visit on 22nd need t get meds sorted as being undermedicated and low vit d

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How low is vitamin D and how much are you now prescribed to improve levels?

Local CCG guidelines on minimum doses required

clinox.info/clinical-suppor...

When vitamin D is very low, frequently magnesium levels are also very low

Low magnesium is linked to restless legs

Vitamin D is likely low when under medicated and still hypothyroid

Links about why recommended to supplement magnesium and vitamin K2 Mk7 when supplementing when vitamin D

betterbones.com/bone-nutrit...

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This article explains should discuss with specialists before taking any vitamin K if you take any blood thinning medication

drsinatra.com/vitamin-k2-su...

Vitamin D research and Hashimoto's

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

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pabhoo

d is practically non existent

it's in the lowest of the low in my results. which are somewhere on the site.

and tgab are well off the scale .

I hav finally got a docs appointments on 23nd. I will bdowoading and printing off all the stuff I have received off here includin g my thriva results

can the doc make me have another. blood test

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