I have a problem with restless legs. Mostly at night when I am trying to sleep. They constantly feel like they need exercise, stretching, its really uncomfortable! I can be awake for ages some nights. Any advice? [sm=dogrun.gif]
RE: Restless Legs
EFT can be very good for this sort of thing and you can learn to do it for yourself.
You can download the free manual from the founders website at www.emofree.com.
More information in the Mind Therapies forum or you can contact me for info and tips/advice about it if you like.
Love and Reiki Hugs
RE: Restless Legs
have you done a search in the limb forum? i know there are a few threads there on this topic with quite a few ideas of help. i would post some links but as there are a number, they will be easy to find. :o)
RE: Restless Legs
I was told by a GP once that if you had this, (my late mother did) you lack calcium and magnesium - so supplementing these is a good idea. Also Skullcap seems to work, (Scutellaria lateriflora) is native to North America, but is now widely cultivated in Europe and other areas of the world. It is used for as a mild relaxant and has long been hailed as an effective therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. It has calming effects on the nervous and musculoskeletal system.
Vitamin E and folic Acid are also helpful.
Gillyxx
RE: Restless Legs
Thank you for all your advice.
I think I may be lacking Calcium because I have a gallstone problem right now (I think) and have to be careful what dairy foods I eat. I found a few websites about restless legs but they all didnt give much advice apart from avoid caffine and exercise before bed. I dont know about others but the thought of getting on the exercise bike before I go to bed doesnt really appeal. 😀
I am interested in knowing more about EFT energylz. I looked at your own site too. I'll see if I can give it a go.
RE: Restless Legs
Are you anaemic?
I have never read that restless legs are a sign of anaemia, I only know that my night-time soft-shoe shuffles stopped when I got my blood sorted out.
I know you are restricting your diet to control the stones ( I read the other thread), so it might be worth getting a haemoglobin value test.
Good luck.
RE: Restless Legs
No I'm not anaemic. I have been having regular blood tests for the past 2 years, due to my thyroid and cholestrol problems. A few times they have tested me for everything.
The restless legs problem seems to come and go. I might have it for a few days and then I dont get it all for a month or more. Its very strange.
RE: Restless Legs
Hi
I know this is an old post. I have been trolling through to see if anything related to my probs that I had overcome. I have had restless legs on and off for a year or two. The help I get is with Valerian tea it relaxes the muscles straight away and the legs relax. Still do not know why it comes on but now I know how to get rid.
Maureen.