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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (386)Comment receiving replies
@archermac15, @johnbishop and all...
I just had last month 2 iron infusions, since my iron FERROUS level was at 15 1 year ago, 27 this year after a year of iron supplement w/C. My sleep doc tested the ferrous level re sleep apnea and severe RLS.
Ferrous needs to be at 75+ per doc to help w/ RLS.
Now, it's 88! Highest probably in many years . No RLS. I also take Requip at bedtime. It helps a lot with RLS, PN, and daytime Parkinsons symptoms. Taking iron supplement now.
I haven't had this kind of intern energy, from inside not forced mentally...for years. I'm a very different version of myself now. Soooo thankful.
Be sure the doc cks your FERROUS level. My hemocrit and hemoglobin are always perfect! 12, 13...ferrous level test is a special test, not usually included in bloodwork.
Wishing you we. This has changed my whole life, and outlook on life.
Hoping this helps...blessings on this journey...elizabeth
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Hi Lizzy,
I also take iron supplements. I take it on an empty stomach with a glass of orange juice. Vitamin C help the absorption of iron.
Congrats!!
Jake
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Hi Elizabeth,
I'm so glad that your Restless Leg Syndrome is gone. There is another person on here that also was low on Iron and it fixed his RLS too. I was so hoping that this was my problem too, so my Neurologist at 5he time sent me to get my levels checked. Turns out that my Iron level were good. He gave me Iron to take anyway but it didn't do any good, gave me diarrhea and stomach cramps, so I stopped after almost 2 weeks.