Restless leg syndrome (was soap under the sheet)

[Guest guest]

In your research, has anyone read any theories on why the legs become

restless? Is it by chance because there is poor circulation leading to a

lack of minimally required nutrients to the muscles of the legs? Other than

gravity, the only way to move blood through the lower limbs is by

contracting the muscles.

 

Just a thought.

 

Toni

 

On 12/19/06, AJS <ajannie wrote:

>

> Hi,

> In my daily newspaper a medical doctor writes a column on health. He

> often mentions how a bar of soap under the bottom sheet near the feet

> controls restless legs. Many people have written to him saying it works

> wonders. No one, not even the doctor, can explain why it works.

> AJS

>

> wiseandra wrote:

>

> > I also have periodic limb movement in sleep. I don't use any

> > medications for it. Instead, I've chosen to work overnight shifts so

> > that I am not trying to sleep during the peak hours for the problem.

> > This has really helped me, although my legs are very jumpy while I'm

> > at work. It's still an annoyance, but I do get a restful sleep during

> > the day.

> >

> > My aunt recently shared with my mother that if you put a bar of soap

> > under your bottom sheet in your bed, it would stop restless legs. It

> > is working for my aunt and my mother, although I am at a loss to

> > explain how it could possibly be doing anything. Still, one night at

> > work when my legs were particularly bad, I stuck a bar of soap in my

> > pant pockets and it really calmed my legs down. It seems quite silly,

> > really, but it certainly is inexpensive to try.

> >

> > If anyone has any clue why soap would work like this (other than the

> > obvious panacea effect), I'd love to hear it.

> >

> > many blessings,

> > Liz

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have noticed that I suffer from RLS when I eat choclate or anything with sugar

before I go to bed. I have repeated this many times with the same results.

 

Jeanie

 

 

Jeanie...and my little love Boo

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I think RLS is one of those things that may have various origins.

Indeed, certain minerals will work for some people. Quinine water will

work for others. Dopaminergic drugs will work for others (with some

fairly significant exposure to side effects). There is a great deal of

information and research at http://www.rls.org/

 

many blessings,

Liz

 

, " Toni Roberts "

<TRobertsLMT wrote:

>

> In your research, has anyone read any theories on why the legs become

> restless? Is it by chance because there is poor circulation leading

to a

> lack of minimally required nutrients to the muscles of the legs?

Other than

> gravity, the only way to move blood through the lower limbs is by

> contracting the muscles.

>

> Just a thought.

>

> Toni

>

> On 12/19/06, AJS <ajannie wrote:

> >

> > Hi,

> > In my daily newspaper a medical doctor writes a column on health. He

> > often mentions how a bar of soap under the bottom sheet near the feet

> > controls restless legs. Many people have written to him saying it

works

> > wonders. No one, not even the doctor, can explain why it works.

> > AJS

> >

> > wiseandra wrote:

> >

> > > I also have periodic limb movement in sleep. I don't use any

> > > medications for it. Instead, I've chosen to work overnight shifts so

> > > that I am not trying to sleep during the peak hours for the problem.

> > > This has really helped me, although my legs are very jumpy while I'm

> > > at work. It's still an annoyance, but I do get a restful sleep

during

> > > the day.

> > >

> > > My aunt recently shared with my mother that if you put a bar of soap

> > > under your bottom sheet in your bed, it would stop restless legs. It

> > > is working for my aunt and my mother, although I am at a loss to

> > > explain how it could possibly be doing anything. Still, one night at

> > > work when my legs were particularly bad, I stuck a bar of soap in my

> > > pant pockets and it really calmed my legs down. It seems quite

silly,

> > > really, but it certainly is inexpensive to try.

> > >

> > > If anyone has any clue why soap would work like this (other than the

> > > obvious panacea effect), I'd love to hear it.

> > >

> > > many blessings,

> > > Liz

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My daughter suffered from RLS. A pharmacist and close friend told her to drink 8

to 12 ounces of quinine water with 2 600mg calcium tablets. This has the basic

chemical make up of a muscle relaxer. It works very well but it will leave you

a bit hung over in the morning.

I started studying Aromatherapy and found a blend of high altitude Lavender

Oil (which is very high quality), Sweet Basil Oil, and Rosewood Oil diluted in

Jojoba oil @ 5% was the perfect combination. Everyone I send it to is very happy

with the results.

Let me know if I can help.

Joe

 

wiseandra <wiseandra wrote:

I think RLS is one of those things that may have various origins.

Indeed, certain minerals will work for some people. Quinine water will

work for others. Dopaminergic drugs will work for others (with some

fairly significant exposure to side effects). There is a great deal of

information and research at http://www.rls.org/

 

many blessings,

Liz

 

, " Toni Roberts "

<TRobertsLMT wrote:

>

> In your research, has anyone read any theories on why the legs become

> restless? Is it by chance because there is poor circulation leading

to a

> lack of minimally required nutrients to the muscles of the legs?

Other than

> gravity, the only way to move blood through the lower limbs is by

> contracting the muscles.

>

> Just a thought.

>

> Toni

>

> On 12/19/06, AJS <ajannie wrote:

> >

> > Hi,

> > In my daily newspaper a medical doctor writes a column on health. He

> > often mentions how a bar of soap under the bottom sheet near the feet

> > controls restless legs. Many people have written to him saying it

works

> > wonders. No one, not even the doctor, can explain why it works.

> > AJS

> >

> > wiseandra wrote:

> >

> > > I also have periodic limb movement in sleep. I don't use any

> > > medications for it. Instead, I've chosen to work overnight shifts so

> > > that I am not trying to sleep during the peak hours for the problem.

> > > This has really helped me, although my legs are very jumpy while I'm

> > > at work. It's still an annoyance, but I do get a restful sleep

during

> > > the day.

> > >

> > > My aunt recently shared with my mother that if you put a bar of soap

> > > under your bottom sheet in your bed, it would stop restless legs. It

> > > is working for my aunt and my mother, although I am at a loss to

> > > explain how it could possibly be doing anything. Still, one night at

> > > work when my legs were particularly bad, I stuck a bar of soap in my

> > > pant pockets and it really calmed my legs down. It seems quite

silly,

> > > really, but it certainly is inexpensive to try.

> > >

> > > If anyone has any clue why soap would work like this (other than the

> > > obvious panacea effect), I'd love to hear it.

> > >

> > > many blessings,

> > > Liz

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joe, this is great information. Thank you! I'm going to try it.

 

many blessings,

Liz

 

, Joe Roth

<scentsiblespirits wrote:

 

> I started studying Aromatherapy and found a blend of high altitude

Lavender Oil (which is very high quality), Sweet Basil Oil, and

Rosewood Oil diluted in Jojoba oil @ 5% was the perfect combination.

Everyone I send it to is very happy with the results.

> Let me know if I can help.

> Joe