... Try taking vitamin e. I have been suffering and looking for remedies and I came across a study for Vitamin E. I take 3-4 200 ius a day. Some people take even more. It helps a lot. I would make sure it doesn't react with any meds your taking. It worked within 15 minutes for me. I also take magnesium but I started that after the E. good luck (3 replies)

... augmentation it caused. I've had ferritin levels checked. I have used Magnesium in the past but not in conjunction with Calcium, I'll try it. I have been to the RLS website, each time I go there I leave disappointed because there is nothing new. ... (3 replies)

... I have found that alcohol makes it much worse. I take calcium and magnesium before bed along with Sinemet. Current theory is that RLS is caused by dopamine deficiency, and there are some good antidepressant meds that enhance dopamine. ... (3 replies)

... I have had RLS forever, it feels like, but it really has been about 20 years. I use 6mg Requip, 900mg Neurontin and 2 Vicodin regularly. ... (3 replies)

... I don't drink soda so I know that's not it. But very good advice because soda is horrible to drink regardless if it's diet or not. ... (6 replies)

... Took me years to figure it out, but I have ended my admittedly mild RLS by cutting out diet sodas. ... (6 replies)

... Thanks for the food info as well as your choices of foods to avoid. The high protein diet seems to help me with avoiding severe RLS, however I must experiment to find the foods to cut out. ... (6 replies)

... I do gralise 600x3, clonzepam 1mg as needed, stretching, specific low carb diet, cpap, avoid allergens, no foods after 6pm. Thats what I do. Drink water, magnesium etc. Id get a refit on that mask if its bothering you. Maybe try a nasal or full face, switch em out? I make sure to clean my gear every week, I have pets and live in Texas,... (9 replies)

... trial and error that I cannot indulge in the things I used to. Now I take gralise 600x3 along with clonzepam every so often to get past the rough spots. Severe Rls here. ... (6 replies)

... Hi Teeny, go see my post 'Restless Leg Syndrome Cure for Me'. Also, bananas are one of the foods that give me rls. Sometimes, vitamins do too, since I eat a very balanced diet. (3 replies)

... I'm 66 and just started having RLS the last year. It wasn't often, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Lately I've been working with a chiropractor for daily headaches and my RLS has flared up. ... (0 replies)

... trigger RLS but it is ultimately improper digestion. ... (0 replies)

... So, a few days ago I started a cleanse/detox/raw food diet. I'm eating veggies, fruits, nuts, 2 cups brown rice, and 2 eggs a day. Obviously my body is detoxing from refined sugar, processed foods, and chemicals that I usually get (even thought I generally do eat pretty healthy) Anyway, just yesterday I began feeling this weird icky feeling in my legs when I was sleeping.... (0 replies)

... I did a lot of research at one time on RLS and the theory seems to be that it is an inability of the black matter in the brain to absorb iron properly. ... (4 replies)

... I have RLS badly after drinking any alcohol. ... (3 replies)

... I would definitely say it was the diet soda. Diet sodas are sweetened with aspartame. Aspartame is toxic to the body. Do a search on Aspartame Dangers and you will not ever touch a diet soda again. ... (3 replies)

... Yes, it could be the gluten. You could try going gluten free for awhile and see if that helps your symptoms. I have also noticed sugar and caffeine as triggers. I had pasta last night and noticed more severe leg cramps.....I should also try the gluten free diet. You may want to see a doctor about your symptoms. (4 replies)

... I would say that the caffeine in the diet soda is a huge factor, plus any alcohol really sets my legs off. Sugar also is a trigger. Good to find these things out! ... (3 replies)

... I've had a relatively mild case of RLS for many years. It would typically reach full strength about an hour after going to bed, although I could often feel it coming on long before. ... (3 replies)

... Yes, your symptoms sound familiar. They seem to get worse as you get older (unfortunately!) so you should see a doctor. Mirapex has been a lifesaver for me.....otherwise, I would not sleep at all. But I have also found a link with caffeine, alcohol, and sugar. Most recently, I have tried to cut out the sugar from my diet, and that has really helped immensely. Try it and... (6 replies)