Guest guest Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Hi everyone, Restless Leg Syndrome isn't all that common. Only about 10% of the US population suffers from this. It's actually also connected with women in perimenopause, for reasons I haven't quite figured out yet. It is a condition without a cure, however much can be done to address it. There are numerous meds for RLS, but I only encourage meds as an absolute last resort. Here are some natural approaches for relief. Everyone will respond uniquely to them. Hope this helps you out. Be sure you're getting plenty of calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Also, B complex, 1,000 mg of Magnesium daily and 800 IU of Vitamin E. There is also a link with iron deficiency, which is probably also at least part of the link with perimenopause. Michelle http://www.holisticmenopause.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Hi Michelle - This is a condition that some women experience in pregnancy. In my particular course of study for working with pregnant women we do spend an extensive amount of time reviewing their diets. We are not looking to restrict their weight gain. We are only looking to see what they are eating and educating them by pointing out empty calories and healthy choices such as whole proteins. It's very sad to see so many women take the horse pill prenatal vitamin thinking they must do this to make sure their baby is healthy. In fact the prenatal vitamin is prescribed, my personal opinion and those of other experienced educators, because the docs don't take the/have enough time to actually look at what their clients (pregnant women are clients NOT patients) are eating. EVERY woman I have ever worked with who went to an OB and a lot of my midwife clients lament that they are only told to eat well but have never had anyone tell them what eating well encompasses. That prenatal vitamin, in my opinion, is simply a way to cover their butts that their clients can eat whatever they want. Very sad because then these same women worry that their diet isn't good enough to produce healthy breastmilk and they end up formula feeding. A golden opportunity to teach women about good eating habits and nutrition. Education they can pass on to their children and so on. It is wasted and that hurts us all. Anyway, I digress. The point of my reply is to tell you that what you have listed here has been a true observation by myself and other peers. In addition, we have noted that an excess of carbohydrates or the absence of good carbohydrates is also common with pregnant mothers experiencing RLS. Dale - Be sure you're getting plenty of calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Also, B complex, 1,000 mg of Magnesium daily and 800 IU of Vitamin E. There is also a link with iron deficiency, which is probably also at least part of the link with perimenopause. Michelle http://www.holisticmenopause.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 I suffered through the prenatal vitamins with my first pregnancy. I have a healthy 18 yo son now. I also have a healthy 16 yo daughter. With her I was so sick the first three months that I couldn't keep anything down (I lost 7 pounds). Just the thought of that BIG pill made my stomach do flip flops. I didn't take it as faithfully with her. It didn't seem to hurt her. I just ate reasonably and everything went ok. Kathy - Dale Bernucca 12/1/2004 3:06:17 PM Re: OT: Restless Leg Syndrome Hi Michelle - This is a condition that some women experience in pregnancy. In my particular course of study for working with pregnant women we do spend an extensive amount of time reviewing their diets. We are not looking to restrict their weight gain. We are only looking to see what they are eating and educating them by pointing out empty calories and healthy choices such as whole proteins. It's very sad to see so many women take the horse pill prenatal vitamin thinking they must do this to make sure their baby is healthy. In fact the prenatal vitamin is prescribed, my personal opinion and those of other experienced educators, because the docs don't take the/have enough time to actually look at what their clients (pregnant women are clients NOT patients) are eating. EVERY woman I have ever worked with who went to an OB and a lot of my midwife clients lament that they are only told to eat well but have never had anyone tell them what eating well encompasses. That prenatal vitamin, in my opinion, is simply a way to cover their butts that their clients can eat whatever they want. Very sad because then these same women worry that their diet isn't good enough to produce healthy breastmilk and they end up formula feeding. A golden opportunity to teach women about good eating habits and nutrition. Education they can pass on to their children and so on. It is wasted and that hurts us all. Anyway, I digress. The point of my reply is to tell you that what you have listed here has been a true observation by myself and other peers. In addition, we have noted that an excess of carbohydrates or the absence of good carbohydrates is also common with pregnant mothers experiencing RLS. Dale - Be sure you're getting plenty of calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Also, B complex, 1,000 mg of Magnesium daily and 800 IU of Vitamin E. There is also a link with iron deficiency, which is probably also at least part of the link with perimenopause. Michelle http://www.holisticmenopause.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Sorry for the late reply on this subject - I had adware on my computer that took me about 4 hours to get off. When I was done, I was finished with the puter for a couple of days. This is just anecdotal, not meant to scare anyone, but possibly merits further investigation. My dear aunt died this past summer with adenocarcinoma of the gall bladder. At the time there were only 12 cases of this type in the US. One of the stranger things that happened during the course of her treatment was that when her gall bladder was removed, her restless legs stopped. She had suffered with this for at LEAST 5 years. The doctor said he couldn't do anything for her. Her surgical oncologist said that she had been sick (read had the cancer) for at LEAST 3 years, and most likely closer to 5 or more. I thought it strange that the removal of her gall bladder stopped her RLS before she even started her treatment. She had gall stones the size of a quarter and larger. Just a story. Jill Mc. Alabama Michelle <N2LivinWell wrote: Hi everyone, Restless Leg Syndrome isn't all that common. Only about 10% of the US population suffers from this. It's actually also connected with women in perimenopause, for reasons I haven't quite figured out yet. It is a condition without a cure, however much can be done to address it. There are numerous meds for RLS, but I only encourage meds as an absolute last resort. Here are some natural approaches for relief. Everyone will respond uniquely to them. Hope this helps you out. Be sure you're getting plenty of calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Also, B complex, 1,000 mg of Magnesium daily and 800 IU of Vitamin E. There is also a link with iron deficiency, which is probably also at least part of the link with perimenopause. Michelle http://www.holisticmenopause.com Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Glad it worker for her. I have RLS and had my gall bladder removed 20 years ago. at the time I didn't have RLS. I've been told that my RLS is connected to my MS. Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles - Jill McDanal Friday, December 03, 2004 9:35 PM Re: OT: Restless Leg Syndrome Sorry for the late reply on this subject - I had adware on my computer that took me about 4 hours to get off. When I was done, I was finished with the puter for a couple of days. This is just anecdotal, not meant to scare anyone, but possibly merits further investigation. My dear aunt died this past summer with adenocarcinoma of the gall bladder. At the time there were only 12 cases of this type in the US. One of the stranger things that happened during the course of her treatment was that when her gall bladder was removed, her restless legs stopped. She had suffered with this for at LEAST 5 years. The doctor said he couldn't do anything for her. Her surgical oncologist said that she had been sick (read had the cancer) for at LEAST 3 years, and most likely closer to 5 or more. I thought it strange that the removal of her gall bladder stopped her RLS before she even started her treatment. She had gall stones the size of a quarter and larger. Just a story. Jill Mc. Alabama Michelle <N2LivinWell wrote: Hi everyone, Restless Leg Syndrome isn't all that common. Only about 10% of the US population suffers from this. It's actually also connected with women in perimenopause, for reasons I haven't quite figured out yet. It is a condition without a cure, however much can be done to address it. There are numerous meds for RLS, but I only encourage meds as an absolute last resort. Here are some natural approaches for relief. Everyone will respond uniquely to them. Hope this helps you out. Be sure you're getting plenty of calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Also, B complex, 1,000 mg of Magnesium daily and 800 IU of Vitamin E. There is also a link with iron deficiency, which is probably also at least part of the link with perimenopause. Michelle http://www.holisticmenopause.com Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Jill wrote: One of the stranger things that happened during the course of her treatment was that when her gall bladder was removed, her restless legs stopped. Michelle <N2LivinWell wrote: Hi everyone, Restless Leg Syndrome isn't all that common. Only about 10% of the US population suffers from this. It's actually also connected with women in perimenopause, for reasons I haven't quite figured out yet. Could the LIVER be the common link in both these observations? In the traditional Chinese system, hot flashes are considered liver fire flaring. Anyway, cleansing and activating the liver is one of those measures that can help your whole system and cannot possibly hurt as long as you do it gently. By the way, would anyone on this list like a sample of liver supporting Shipibo Treasure Tea? Ien in the Kootenays ************************************** saving the rainforest, a cup of tea at the time http://theforestpath.com *************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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