Orudius??? - Restless Leg Syndrome Message Board

henninghome · 09-18-2003, 10:29 AM

I see lately a trend toward another over the counter "drug" to help eliminate the nagging ache, but I'm thinking the over the counters are just masking the real issue. Look closer at the results people, including myself, are having with supplements such as iron and other minerals that are not man made. I would like to reiterate that I was on Requip for 3 years and the symptoms never went away completely and seemed to occur earlier each day. I have been taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement for going on 4 months and my symptoms are "gone!!!!". My dreams have returned and I am human again. so before trying to mask the symptoms, see if you can eliminate them by finding what is lacking in your sytem.

Just a thought!

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stacker · 09-19-2003, 08:17 PM

I just had a physical and that doctor didn't find a thng wrong. Obviously something was overlooked. I have been suffering from RLS for 25 years now. I only learned that it was something 3 years ago.

What sort of doctor is best to perform the appropriate test?

elnkar · 09-20-2003, 08:01 AM

Hi again stacker,
A neurologist can diagnose RLS with a sleep study. Did you ever have one?

Ellen

LuvMyLilDoggie · 09-21-2003, 09:57 PM

I went to a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders. Mine is like RLS but it only happens at night. I think the doctor called it PLMS.
Barb

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