Is restless leg (RLS) related to serotonin syndrome? Tips for relief?

@lioness I forgot to mention her diabetes is managed through diet and exercise, no oral medication. For her blood pressure however, she takes an oral medication which contains potassium. Do you know what is in pickle juice that helps with RLS? Don’t worry about emails. Answer when you can. Toni

Thanks

Hi @lioness thank you for the recommendation of dill pickle juice for my mother’s RLS. I have purchased a case of single serve bottles through Amazon. My mother drinks a bottle an hour before going to bed. She said today it has allowed her to get some sleep. I read from the nutritional information listed, the pickle juice contains a larger amount of potassium. Thanks again. Toni

@avmcbellar Your welcome I,m a bit late was off last week from computer

Anyone have suggestions for RLS. I have severe case. Want to come off Klonopin.

@mcd123 you will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on RLS. I am sorry to hear you have a severe case.

Members like @avmcbellar and @doorman may be able to share their experiences with you as well.

Other than taking Klonopin, what have you all tried?

Tried requip years ago and was not able to tolerate. Ive been on .5 klonopin for years. It works for me just want to get off a controlled substance. I take gabapentin and wonder if that would cover. What type of physician usually prescribes for RLS? My PCP prescribes Klonopin but always a hassle. Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Thank you so much.

@mcd123 , @amandajro and all
I have severe RLS as well. It was diagnosed 2 years ago during an overnight sleep study at Mayo Clinic. Diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea as well. I was immediately prescribed Vitron over the counter iron +C supplement. It seems low iron, ferrous, often contributes to RLS and supplementation by iron +C, must include C for iron absorption. It helped tremendously. I suggest you contact your PCP asap to see if he approves this addition to your daily regimen, or wants to have tests of your ferrous levels.
I then was put on Requip. I take 2 tablets nightly. It is a miracle drug for me re the RLS which is greatly improved as is my overall general leg use, walking, balance, outlook, ability to lift my feet and walk better. It helps me greatly. If you cannot take Requip, again, ck with your PCP or sleep doctor for adjusting this dosage or replacing it with another drug. I can tell you it helps me more than anything else and I love this drug!!!!

Why are you taking gabapantin? I took it for several years, as well as Lyrica and other such drugs. I'm now off them all, tapered carefully working with my Mayo psychiatrist and neurologists. These drugs are serious and must be tapered slowly, overseen carefully by your doctors.

Good luck and bless you as you work through this process.
elizabeth

Thanks for the reply. I have severe neuropathy therefore the gabapentin. My neurologist tested my iron levels which were fine. I also have sleep apnea. I can't remember why I could not take requip. Maybe I should try it again. I will speak to my neurologist. Very happen,you are doing well. Cathy

Hi @mcd123 I have been helping my elderly mother who has RLS. She is 91 and doing quite well. Most people can’t believe her age because she is ambulatory and can think for herself. I help with her decisions because she has a language barrier. She listens to me when it comes to her medical health. She does have diabetes but it is well managed through diet and exercise i.e. without any medications ( less work for her doctors). I believe doctors use different medications for RLS treatments. My mother was prescribed Effexor (an antidepressant) the lowest possible dose because she didn’t want to be heavily medicated. It helped to take the edge off. After dinner she would still get up to walk around the house. She couldn’t help it. Last year she decided to stop taking some of her meds but with her PCP’s knowledge. I told her which meds she needed to wean herself off and not stop cold turkey. She no longer takes Effexor or any other medication for RLS. She does not like the side effect of being drowsy. In the process I did order pickle juice for her through Amazon which she found to be helpful in decreasing her symptoms of RLS. With persistence she did it and now is less drowsy but at times she has difficulty sleeping at night. She lives alone so as a remedy she does her cooking chores at night and naps during the day. She never was prescribed Klonopin. It decreases brain activity to make you feel relaxed. It probably can make you feel drowsy. Have you talked with your physician about discontinuing it? Your physician should advise you the best possible way in doing so and to help you meet your desire. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Wish you the best.