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restless legs

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Hueandcry · 29/07/2019 22:19

anyone have this or have remedies for it? it's driving me up the wall, especially at night. I've tried bananas & reducing caffeine. Any other suggestions welcome

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bringbackfonzi · 29/07/2019 22:21

Vitamin d deficiency?

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ilovebagpuss · 29/07/2019 22:54

Not personally tried but was looking into it for a friend and saw a lot of anecdotal positive reports around those weighted blankets. My friend hasn’t bought one yet but is going to give it a go. Q

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slavetothemoney · 29/07/2019 23:13

Magnesium spray from Holland & Barrett. I've suffered for years, this is the only thing that helps.

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PenguinsRabbits · 30/07/2019 01:22

Magnesium vitamins.

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swingofthings · 30/07/2019 06:31

Vit D and Magnesium.

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ladyvimes · 30/07/2019 06:32

Are you drinking plenty of water? I get this when dehydrated.

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fudgesmummy · 30/07/2019 15:03

I find vitamin B12 and magnesium tablets help

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Hueandcry · 31/07/2019 20:41

just checked my multivitamins & they contain B12, vit D & magnesium so is tgat ok or do i need to take them individually? I've also ordered a magnesium spray which was supposed to arrive today but hasn't Sad

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Horispondle · 31/07/2019 21:14

I'm sure I've read tonic water helps

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Ellabella989 · 31/07/2019 21:18

The magnesium spray helps me. Low iron can cause sore legs at night. Also make sure you don’t get dehydrated ever.

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rideawhiteswan · 01/08/2019 08:21

Get your blood sugar tested, I had restless legs then had a blood test for something else and my blood sugar was pre diabetic. I low carbed, it went down to normal levels and my restless legs completely went.

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