Posted by danf on August 7, 2000, at 5:55:35
In reply to Re:RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME : WILMA! WILMA! WILMA!, posted by kazoo on August 6, 2000, at 0:48:36
there are 2 different problems linked together here.
one is leg pain & cramps.
this is often from poor circulation. vit E, magnesium & quinine help. In the later stages vascular surgery may be needed. The pain may cause restless legs.
the other type has an unknown cause & the circulation is normal. It may respond to the same types of treatments. Exercise such as walking also helps in some people.
Quinine stabilizes muscle cell membranes & stops unwanted muscle contractions ( also used to treat heart arrythmias )
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