Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 I also use Remeron and have been on it for 3 1/2 years for sleep too. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 restless legs can be a result of shortage of iron or magnesium or both. > > I have an apt with a neurologist on Friday and plan to discuss LDN with him. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroid, and High Blood Pressure. I'm currently on Armour Thyroid, Mirapex for the legs and Benicar for Blood Pressure. I am extremely sensitive to most medications, so that even though I have tried a lot of them, I can't take most normal meds. I am trying to gather as much info as I can on Fibro and LDN to take to the Dr., but I am primarily going for the Restless Legs. I was wondering if anyone had noticed any lessening of symptoms that I could mention? > > I did check with the only compounding pharmacy in my area and they said they have no doctors prescribing LDN. I haven't approached my primary physician about LDN because I've just replaced my Synthroid with Armour Thyroid in the last month after a 2 year fight. (Yes I do feel a difference already. I've been post menopausal for 10 years and this is the first time I've ever had hot flashes. Just twice a day, everyday, and not really that bad.) I'm also doing gluten free, etc. and think that is also helping my Fibro. Anyway the pain feels not quit as sharp. > > This group is great and I want to thank everyone for all the information and help. > > Judy H > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thanks for replying. I had blood tests in April. My Iron, Ferritin and Magnesium were all fine. I have no idea what is causing mine, but just to be safe I take extra Ferrous Gluconate and Magnesium citrate anyway. Judy HVBG 2000-310 #Lost 75 #, regained 15 #RNY 2002-250 #Lost 35 #, regained 45 #9/5/08 started low carb at 260 #Lost 5 # and 2" off hips From: zahavi Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 2:39 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDN restless legs can be a result of shortage of iron or magnesium or both.>> I have an apt with a neurologist on Friday and plan to discuss LDN with him. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroid, and High Blood Pressure. I'm currently on Armour Thyroid, Mirapex for the legs and Benicar for Blood Pressure. I am extremely sensitive to most medications, so that even though I have tried a lot of them, I can't take most normal meds. I am trying to gather as much info as I can on Fibro and LDN to take to the Dr., but I am primarily going for the Restless Legs. I was wondering if anyone had noticed any lessening of symptoms that I could mention?> > I did check with the only compounding pharmacy in my area and they said they have no doctors prescribing LDN. I haven't approached my primary physician about LDN because I've just replaced my Synthroid with Armour Thyroid in the last month after a 2 year fight. (Yes I do feel a difference already. I've been post menopausal for 10 years and this is the first time I've ever had hot flashes. Just twice a day, everyday, and not really that bad.) I'm also doing gluten free, etc. and think that is also helping my Fibro. Anyway the pain feels not quit as sharp. > > This group is great and I want to thank everyone for all the information and help.> > Judy H> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 -LDN completely eliminated my RLS, and I had it BAD!!!! Saundra -- In low dose naltrexone , " Judy Harford " <jlharford@...> wrote: > > Thanks for replying. I had blood tests in April. My Iron, Ferritin and Magnesium were all fine. I have no idea what is causing mine, but just to be safe I take extra Ferrous Gluconate and Magnesium citrate anyway. > > Judy H > VBG 2000-310 # > Lost 75 #, regained 15 # > RNY 2002-250 # > Lost 35 #, regained 45 # > 9/5/08 started low carb at 260 # > Lost 5 # and 2 " off hips > > > From: zahavi > Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 2:39 PM > low dose naltrexone > Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDN > > > restless legs can be a result of shortage of iron or magnesium or > both. > > > > > > I have an apt with a neurologist on Friday and plan to discuss LDN > with him. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs > Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroid, and High Blood > Pressure. I'm currently on Armour Thyroid, Mirapex for the legs and > Benicar for Blood Pressure. I am extremely sensitive to most > medications, so that even though I have tried a lot of them, I can't > take most normal meds. I am trying to gather as much info as I can > on Fibro and LDN to take to the Dr., but I am primarily going for > the Restless Legs. I was wondering if anyone had noticed any > lessening of symptoms that I could mention? > > > > I did check with the only compounding pharmacy in my area and they > said they have no doctors prescribing LDN. I haven't approached my > primary physician about LDN because I've just replaced my Synthroid > with Armour Thyroid in the last month after a 2 year fight. (Yes I > do feel a difference already. I've been post menopausal for 10 years > and this is the first time I've ever had hot flashes. Just twice a > day, everyday, and not really that bad.) I'm also doing gluten > free, etc. and think that is also helping my Fibro. Anyway the pain > feels not quit as sharp. > > > > This group is great and I want to thank everyone for all the > information and help. > > > > Judy H > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 hi judy, i took REQUIP for RLS/SPASMS and i mentioned earlier that i started 4AP and it stopped the rls/spasms almost immediately. thank goodness they stopped after years of pain colleen Oct 14, 2008 03:39:10 PM, low dose naltrexone wrote restless legs can be a result of shortage of iron or magnesium or both.--- In low dose naltrexone@, "Judy Harford" >> I have an apt with a neurologist on Friday and plan to discuss LDN with him. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroid, and High Blood Pressure. I'm currently on Armour Thyroid, Mirapex for the legs and Benicar for Blood Pressure. I am extremely sensitive to most medications, so that even though I have tried a lot of them, I can't take most normal meds. I am trying to gather as much info as I can on Fibro and LDN to take to the Dr., but I am primarily going for the Restless Legs. I was wondering if anyone had noticed any lessening of symptoms that I could mention?> > I did check with the only compounding pharmacy in my area and they said they have no doctors prescribing LDN. I haven't approached my primary physician about LDN because I've just replaced my Synthroid with Armour Thyroid in the last month after a 2 year fight. (Yes I do feel a difference already. I've been post menopausal for 10 years and this is the first time I've ever had hot flashes. Just twice a day, everyday, and not really that bad.) I'm also doing gluten free, etc. and think that is also helping my Fibro. Anyway the pain feels not quit as sharp. > > This group is great and I want to thank everyone for all the information and help.> > Judy H> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hello Colleen. What time do you take LDN now? Thank you, Svetlana From: Colleen <colleen521@...>Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNlow dose naltrexone Date: Monday, October 27, 2008, 8:26 PM hi judy, i took REQUIP for RLS/SPASMS and i mentioned earlier that i started 4AP and it stopped the rls/spasms almost immediately. thank goodness they stopped after years of pain colleen Oct 14, 2008 03:39:10 PM, low dose naltrexone wrote restless legs can be a result of shortage of iron or magnesium or both.--- In low dose naltrexone@, "Judy Harford" >> I have an apt with a neurologist on Friday and plan to discuss LDN with him. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroid, and High Blood Pressure. I'm currently on Armour Thyroid, Mirapex for the legs and Benicar for Blood Pressure. I am extremely sensitive to most medications, so that even though I have tried a lot of them, I can't take most normal meds. I am trying to gather as much info as I can on Fibro and LDN to take to the Dr., but I am primarily going for the Restless Legs. I was wondering if anyone had noticed any lessening of symptoms that I could mention?> > I did check with the only compounding pharmacy in my area and they said they have no doctors prescribing LDN. I haven't approached my primary physician about LDN because I've just replaced my Synthroid with Armour Thyroid in the last month after a 2 year fight. (Yes I do feel a difference already. I've been post menopausal for 10 years and this is the first time I've ever had hot flashes. Just twice a day, everyday, and not really that bad.) I'm also doing gluten free, etc. and think that is also helping my Fibro. Anyway the pain feels not quit as sharp. > > This group is great and I want to thank everyone for all the information and help.> > Judy H> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 You are absolutely correct. Low magnesium levels and low Iron levels can cause spasms. My son had cramps in his legs before we knew he had Crohn's. He was significantly low on Iron. Lately we checked his Mag and it was low. Magnesium taurate or malate are well absorbed but a little spendy. Mag citrate is reasonably priced and well absorbed. Most women need about 300-500 mg per day for osteoporosis, cramps, migraines etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I take the optimal dose 4.5 mg each night some place between 10.00 pm and 02.00 am. Ingrid From: Svetlana S <lentams@...>low dose naltrexone Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:57:37 PMSubject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDN Hello Ingrid. What dose do you take of LDN? Thank you, Svetlana From: Gunn Dybfest <gunn.ingrid@...>Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNlow dose naltrexone Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 3:27 PM Hi, I had a lot of cramps in my feet, legs, abdominal muscles, arms and fingers, even if I yawned wide I had terrible cramps. I had enough iron back then and started LDN a year ago. All my cramps went away after some weeks on LDN. :-) Ingrid From: paulbattle93 <paulbattcomcast (DOT) net>low dose naltrexoneSent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:15:06 AMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNYou are absolutely correct. Low magnesium levels and low Iron levelscan cause spasms. My son had cramps in his legs before we knew he hadCrohn's. He was significantly low on Iron. Lately we checked his Magand it was low. Magnesium taurate or malate are well absorbed but alittle spendy. Mag citrate is reasonably priced and well absorbed. Most women need about 300-500 mg per day for osteoporosis, cramps,migraines etc.------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thank you From: Gunn Dybfest <gunn.ingrid>Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNlow dose naltrexoneDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 3:27 PM Hi, I had a lot of cramps in my feet, legs, abdominal muscles, arms and fingers, even if I yawned wide I had terrible cramps. I had enough iron back then and started LDN a year ago. All my cramps went away after some weeks on LDN. :-) Ingrid From: paulbattle93 <paulbattcomcast (DOT) net>low dose naltrexoneSent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:15:06 AMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNYou are absolutely correct. Low magnesium levels and low Iron levelscan cause spasms. My son had cramps in his legs before we knew he hadCrohn's. He was significantly low on Iron. Lately we checked his Magand it was low. Magnesium taurate or malate are well absorbed but alittle spendy. Mag citrate is reasonably priced and well absorbed. Most women need about 300-500 mg per day for osteoporosis, cramps,migraines etc.------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thank you for From: Gunn Dybfest <gunn.ingrid>Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNlow dose naltrexoneDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 3:27 PM Hi, I had a lot of cramps in my feet, legs, abdominal muscles, arms and fingers, even if I yawned wide I had terrible cramps. I had enough iron back then and started LDN a year ago. All my cramps went away after some weeks on LDN. :-) Ingrid From: paulbattle93 <paulbattcomcast (DOT) net>low dose naltrexoneSent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:15:06 AMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNYou are absolutely correct. Low magnesium levels and low Iron levelscan cause spasms. My son had cramps in his legs before we knew he hadCrohn's. He was significantly low on Iron. Lately we checked his Magand it was low. Magnesium taurate or malate are well absorbed but alittle spendy. Mag citrate is reasonably priced and well absorbed. Most women need about 300-500 mg per day for osteoporosis, cramps,migraines etc.------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thank you for your From: Gunn Dybfest <gunn.ingrid>Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNlow dose naltrexoneDate: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 3:27 PM Hi, I had a lot of cramps in my feet, legs, abdominal muscles, arms and fingers, even if I yawned wide I had terrible cramps. I had enough iron back then and started LDN a year ago. All my cramps went away after some weeks on LDN. :-) Ingrid From: paulbattle93 <paulbattcomcast (DOT) net>low dose naltrexoneSent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:15:06 AMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNYou are absolutely correct. Low magnesium levels and low Iron levelscan cause spasms. My son had cramps in his legs before we knew he hadCrohn's. He was significantly low on Iron. Lately we checked his Magand it was low. Magnesium taurate or malate are well absorbed but alittle spendy. Mag citrate is reasonably priced and well absorbed. Most women need about 300-500 mg per day for osteoporosis, cramps,migraines etc.------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 around 9PM.Oct 27, 2008 11:45:59 PM, low dose naltrexone wrote: Hello Colleen. What time do you take LDN now? Thank you, Svetlana From: Colleen Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Restless Legs and LDNlow dose naltrexone@Date: Monday, October 27, 2008, 8:26 PM hi judy, i took REQUIP for RLS/SPASMS and i mentioned earlier that i started 4AP and it stopped the rls/spasms almost immediately. thank goodness they stopped after years of pain colleen Oct 14, 2008 03:39:10 PM, low dose naltrexone wrote restless legs can be a result of shortage of iron or magnesium or both.--- In low dose naltrexone@, "Judy Harford" >> I have an apt with a neurologist on Friday and plan to discuss LDN with him. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroid, and High Blood Pressure. I'm currently on Armour Thyroid, Mirapex for the legs and Benicar for Blood Pressure. I am extremely sensitive to most medications, so that even though I have tried a lot of them, I can't take most normal meds. I am trying to gather as much info as I can on Fibro and LDN to take to the Dr., but I am primarily going for the Restless Legs. I was wondering if anyone had noticed any lessening of symptoms that I could mention?> > I did check with the only compounding pharmacy in my area and they said they have no doctors prescribing LDN. I haven't approached my primary physician about LDN because I've just replaced my Synthroid with Armour Thyroid in the last month after a 2 year fight. (Yes I do feel a difference already. I've been post menopausal for 10 years and this is the first time I've ever had hot flashes. Just twice a day, everyday, and not really that bad.) I'm also doing gluten free, etc. and think that is also helping my Fibro. Anyway the pain feels not quit as sharp. > > This group is great and I want to thank everyone for all the information and help.> > Judy H> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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