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Gemme · 07-16-2011, 09:59 PM

My RLS was, thankfully, mild to moderate at its worst. Potassium helped tremendously. Deep tissue massage helped too, a little bit.

Here's a little more about RLS:

What causes restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

Experts believe that restless legs syndrome is caused by an imbalance of dopamine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells in the brain. Restless legs syndrome is usually genetic. About 60% of people with restless legs have a family member with the condition. Although anyone can have restless legs syndrome, it is more common in women. In fact, about 40% of mothers experience temporary restless legs syndrome during pregnancy. Health conditions such as diabetes, iron deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney failure can also trigger restless legs syndrome.

Medications that can make restless legs syndrome worse:

Over-the-counter sleeping pills
Antihistamines (found in many cold and allergy pills such as Benadryl, NyQuil, and Dimetapp)
Anti-nausea medications (such as Antivert, Compazine, and Dramamine)
Calcium channel blockers (used for high blood pressure and heart problems)
Antidepressants (such as Prozac, Effexor, and Lexapro)
Antipsychotics (used for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia)

Parkinson’s medication for restless legs syndrome (RLS):

Two medications have been have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of restless legs syndrome:

pramipexole (Mirapex)
ropinirole (Requip)

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