Thanks all you are so great! This site is a life saver REALLY it is!!!
Going to try and go to the movies with my hubby and daughter today, can't wait to get out of this house!!
Best things you can do.....
Hot bath in epsom salt
Mag/cal/zinc supplement twice a day
Hyland's leg cramps and restful legs (the leg cramps formula has quinine)
Apple juice and gatorade....REALLY helps
Heating pad and wrap something around legs like warm blanket or the ace bandages
And happy bday! It's the BEST possible gift that you are giving yourself!!!
yes i swear by it..i got some pretty aweful kicking of the legs and arms and as soon as i took that, the symptoms went away..its only a couple of bucks and def worth it..
Happy Birthday to you...have a great clean and sober birthday..
♥Angie
Happy Birthday! You're giving yourself a great gift!
Yes, Hyland's works. It contains quinine. One of the main causes of RLS is dehydration and mineral loss. So,drink water and gatorade. Calcium,magnesium and potassium in the form of supplements. It will truly help you. Hot baths are the best.
You'll be amazed... Also, Tonic Water is a great source of quinine but I, personally, don't like the taste,so I've mixed it with cranberry juice.
Keep posting and good luck!
Yes, it helps but it won't totally get rid of the RLS. I don't think anything does. If you try the Hyland's Restful Legs, read the label carefully. Hylands makes two formulas and you want the one with quinine.
As gnarly said on another thread, don't underestimate the power of soaking in super-hot bath. It's temporary relief, but powerful. I recall another member who said wrapping her arms and legs in ACE bandanges and using a heating pad made a big difference. Why not try all three? Can't hurt! :-)