Is there an alternative to steroids for Restless Leg Syndrome?

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A friend has restless leg syndrome (RLS). Recently, she accidentally learned that steroids (methylprednisolone) stops her RLS cold. It even continued for a few weeks after the prescription ran out. It was great. But one can't take steroids forever. Is there a way to get a small dose, some substitute, or even something in the diet that could do the same job (not in that order of priority)? Does anyone have the slightest idea what causes RLS? I'm at the start of this research. Apparently, steroids have been known to help RLS for years, maybe. Any leads would be appreciated.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Inflammation is believed to be a key factor when it comes to Restless Legs Syndrome. 

Results of a scientific study were published in the January 14, 2012 issue of "Sleep Medicine Review Journal" that supports this theory. You can read that study here: http://www.rlcure.com/rls_study.pdf

You can view the results of other related scientific studies and learn about some helpful solutions at this RLS information website:
http://www.rlcure.com

A blog for RLS sufferers with helpful tips can be found here:
http://therestlesslegsblog.wordpress.com

A Facebook page as well:
https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteCureForRLS

The solution is a combination of a proper anti-inflammatory diet as well as introducing natural supplements and key vitamins & minerals into your daily life.

Anonymous · Answer

You need to ask why taking strong anti inflammatory drugs helped to begin with. It sounds like there is inflammation causing the RLS. What other prescription drugs is she on that could cause inflammation. Cholesterol lowering drugs can cause inflammation because cholesterol is a steroidal fat that the liver creates to protect the body from inflammation. As you get older you need more of it in your bloodstream not less. More questions need to be asked to know the direction she needs to take. Chiropractic could also help this, if it is from lower back inflammation messing with the nerves in the legs like sciatica. If I was going to address this through supplementation, Id go with magnesium citrate and chelated trace minerals, and let the body fix any deficiency it might have on its own. google dead doctors don't lie and start reading... hope this helps

? · Answer

Calcium magnesium supplement. Especially magnesium. Go to earthclinic.com

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