My RLS and RAS, and Possibly Some Help for Others Suffering!

By CommunityMember471

2 min read

I went to several doctors with my symptoms before finding one that diagnosed me right away with restless legs syndrome (RLS) and restless arms syndrome (RAS). I tried all the RLS medications and they all made me violently ill!

Trying RLS medications

I was on a high dose of clonazepam at the time (6 mg), and that was the only thing helping. Then my psychiatrist retired and I was put with a different one. She lowered me to 5 mg. When she found out I was using it a lot for the RLS, she dropped it to 3 mg. I was in a panic and have continually done research for anything and everything that would help me!

Finding the right supplements for me

I finally think I have found the answer. For some time now I have cut way down on caffeine, don't eat chocolate or hardly any sugar! I have tried so many supplements, but I am finally down to 1 episode a night or none at all.

This is what I take for medications as well as supplements that seem to help with my RLS and RAS. In the afternoon around 3 PM, I eat a little something and then take ashwagandha, then an hour before bed I take 3 magnesium L-threonate. Half an hour before bed, I take probiotics that have a strain that works for RLS, as well as 2 low dose aspirin and 2 mg clonazepam. If I forget to take the ashwagandha or the low dose aspirin, I have RLS and RAS again usually within 2 hours of going to bed. If I remember all of these, I don't have any problems at all.

Oh, and I make sure I take my B complex every single morning with niacin, as that helps, and I take a large dose of vitamin D3 with K2 with my dinner as well as other supplements to help with my osteoarthritis and other health issues.

Hoping to help others

I hope this continues to help me and hopefully it could help others! Unless you have this condition, no one understands how absolutely miserable it is! The lack of sleep and the stress of it gets to a point where you are so miserable and exhausted! I hope this will help someone as it has helped me!

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DancingInTheNight Member
Could you tell us what probiotic strain you find helpful for RLS? Thank you!
1. CommunityMember471 Member
 Lactobacillus plantarum is the one I take in a combination probiotic.
CommunityMember8ee879 Member
Thank you Community Member 471. I have written out everything that you have mentioned about your daily routine and supplements. I intend to research these and purchase all of the products that you have metioned. May I ask if you are taking prescribed RLS medications as well as the things you have shared? I am taking Pregabalin unfortunatelly plus oxycodone. Currently my symptoms are going wild and my quality of life has taken a downturn. I appreciate that you have shared this and I hope that your sleep continues peacefully. Regards Kaye. Western Australia.
1. CommunityMember471 Member
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember8ee879" user-id="6622985"/> I can't take the RLS medications as they make me sick. The clonazepam is a benzo so not sure about taking it with the oxycodone. I am sorry your symptoms are going wild!! I still have my nights, but not nearly what I used to have. Also watch out for triggers, heat and cold bother me, if it gets too warm in my house I have problems so I try to keep the temp as even as I can which is hard because I don't have central heating or air. Just a pellet stove and heaters for winter and window air conditioners in the summer. But I try to never let it get too warm or too cold. Sugar is a huge trigger for me also, chocolate etc. I do still have nights where I am up all night, luckily they are few! Take Care Kaye!
Lori.Foster Community Admin
How awesome that you found a combination of supplements and medication that helps, <inline-mention username="CommunityMember541a4a" user-id="8779206"/>. If you don't mind me asking, how did you end up with this routine? Did you research extensively or learn from others or did your doctor give you guidance? Was there much trial and error invoved? I hope it continues to help and that you improve even more over time. Thanks so much for sharing. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
1. CommunityMember471 Member
 It was a lot of research and trial and error! Thank You! Best Wishes as well!

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