Posted by jujube on January 18, 2005, at 22:43:03
In reply to Re: Restless leg syndrome????, posted by Bubblehead on January 17, 2005, at 10:08:47
Folate (folic acid) and magnesium deficiencies can also cause RLS. As you already know, iron deficiency also causes RLS. However, one does not have to have full-blown iron deficiency anemia to be afflicted by RLS. It is my understanding that low serum ferritin levels can also cause RLS. I had RLS for many months when I was suffering from iron deficiency (my iron stores were practically nil). It is not as bad now that my iron stores are finally at the very low end of the normal range, but it can still be bothersomev at times.
Here are a couple of links that you may find of interest (if you have not already seen the information).
http://community.healthgate.com/GetContent.asp?siteid=ehosp&docid=/dci/restlesslegs
http://www.tldp.com/issue/179/restless_legs_syndrome.htmOn one of the above-cited websites, I seem to recall seeing that ADs may aggravate or cause RLS.
I hope your dad finds some relief soon.> I stopped at my father's place to check on him. He said he was checked for iron levels and they were fine. He even takes both and iron and a calcium supplement. He managed to agrivate his groin muscle from his legs jumping so much. Now he has that discomfort to deal with also. I wish doctors understood more about this instead of just treating it with addictive medicines.
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