Restless Legs Syndrome...PLEASE HELP!

[Guest guest]

Hi, does anyone have a recommendation about how to treat severe

restless legs syndrome? My acupuncturist has even communicated with

her instructors in China, to no avail. Everything we try is

unsuccessful and disappointing. I have had a severe case of RSL with

accompanying sleep disturbances for more than 3 years. It affects me

each and every night and for increasing periods of the day. I am

only able to average 3-5 hours of sleep per 24 hour period, usually

between the hours of 6:00am-9:00am. Even then, it is fitful. I was

prescribed multiple medications, including l-dopa and Parkinson's

meds (Mirapex, sinemet, etc), and they only made me a " zombie " .

 

I have seen my Acupuncturist twice a week for 3 months. She uses

acupuncture, cupping " with Moxi " , electric apparatus (not sure what

it's called, low current), massage, and herbs. She has mentioned

a " internal wind " problem.

 

If someone would like more information, I will be happy to offer as

much as you need. I am desperate. I am only 48 years old and this

has consumed my life.

 

My neurologist is suggesting that perhaps surgery is the answer.

Please help me!

 

Sincerely,

Shirley

[Guest guest]

Before attempting any surgery, I would recommend you to take up

Yoga..Kundalini Yoga.. can and has made Miracles to many people with worst

handicaps than yours.. I personnaly have been doing Yoga for the past 3 years

and it has changed my life, physically and mentaly, if you want changes DO

YOGA..KUNDALINI YOGA " Mother of all Yogas " .. powerfull medecine..

Your problem sounds like blocked Energetic Meridians to me..Don't give up on

your Acupunturist, he can Unblock these Energetic Meridians

Good Luck

 

 

[Guest guest]

Shirley,

 

It depends on your other symptoms. It seems you are having insomnia as

well. Are you having disturbing dreams? Do you sweat at night time?

 

Really the only person who can work with you on a serious level is

someone who you can have personal access to as a practitoner. Where are

you located? Perhaps you need to see someone else who can more

accurately diagnose your problem.

 

As TCM practitioners we can't diagnose something properly over the

internet, because the ultimate deciding features are you tongue and

pulse. These need to be seen in person.

 

jkcproject wrote:

 

> Hi, does anyone have a recommendation about how to treat severe

> restless legs syndrome? My acupuncturist has even communicated with

> her instructors in China, to no avail. Everything we try is

> unsuccessful and disappointing. I have had a severe case of RSL with

> accompanying sleep disturbances for more than 3 years. It affects me

> each and every night and for increasing periods of the day. I am

> only able to average 3-5 hours of sleep per 24 hour period, usually

> between the hours of 6:00am-9:00am. Even then, it is fitful. I was

> prescribed multiple medications, including l-dopa and Parkinson's

> meds (Mirapex, sinemet, etc), and they only made me a " zombie " .

>

> I have seen my Acupuncturist twice a week for 3 months. She uses

> acupuncture, cupping " with Moxi " , electric apparatus (not sure what

> it's called, low current), massage, and herbs. She has mentioned

> a " internal wind " problem.

>

> If someone would like more information, I will be happy to offer as

> much as you need. I am desperate. I am only 48 years old and this

> has consumed my life.

>

> My neurologist is suggesting that perhaps surgery is the answer.

> Please help me!

>

> Sincerely,

> Shirley

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Increase minerals intake. organic minerals

Colloidal form and alfalfa may help

 

 

jkcproject <jkcproject wrote:

Hi, does anyone have a recommendation about how to treat severe

restless legs syndrome? My acupuncturist has even communicated with

her instructors in China, to no avail. Everything we try is

unsuccessful and disappointing. I have had a severe case of RSL with

accompanying sleep disturbances for more than 3 years. It affects me

each and every night and for increasing periods of the day. I am

only able to average 3-5 hours of sleep per 24 hour period, usually

between the hours of 6:00am-9:00am. Even then, it is fitful. I was

prescribed multiple medications, including l-dopa and Parkinson's

meds (Mirapex, sinemet, etc), and they only made me a " zombie " .

 

I have seen my Acupuncturist twice a week for 3 months. She uses

acupuncture, cupping " with Moxi " , electric apparatus (not sure what

it's called, low current), massage, and herbs. She has mentioned

a " internal wind " problem.

 

If someone would like more information, I will be happy to offer as

much as you need. I am desperate. I am only 48 years old and this

has consumed my life.

 

My neurologist is suggesting that perhaps surgery is the answer.

Please help me!

 

Sincerely,

Shirley

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Shirley,

I have had RLS for the last 25 years. I haven,t yet found a cure but I did go to

a TCM who gave me treatments with a " Tens " machine. This gives electrical

stimulation to the calf muscles. She also gave me accupuncture as a general

immune booster. I found that this actually gave me some relief. I had to stop

the accupuncture due to unrelated complications. The way I deal with my RLS is

whenever my legs start in on me , I get out of bed, have something to eat like a

banana (potassium) or a slice of bread and butter . I also walk around for a

while to get my blood circulating. I think this, plus the food increasing my

blood sugar helps to calm the nerves down. I'll often change sleeping beds ,

such as sleeping on the sofa or another bedroom if you have one. I am the same

as you with only 3-5 hours sleep. I am retired now so if I have a particularly

bad night I try to catch up by sleeping in until 9 am. Like you I get my best

sleep after 5-6:00 am.

Good Luck

Glen Walker

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jkcproject

Chinese Traditional Medicine

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:59 PM

[Chinese Traditional Medicine] Restless Legs Syndrome...PLEASE HELP!

 

 

Hi, does anyone have a recommendation about how to treat severe

restless legs syndrome? My acupuncturist has even communicated with

her instructors in China, to no avail. Everything we try is

unsuccessful and disappointing. I have had a severe case of RSL with

accompanying sleep disturbances for more than 3 years. It affects me

each and every night and for increasing periods of the day. I am

only able to average 3-5 hours of sleep per 24 hour period, usually

between the hours of 6:00am-9:00am. Even then, it is fitful. I was

prescribed multiple medications, including l-dopa and Parkinson's

meds (Mirapex, sinemet, etc), and they only made me a " zombie " .

 

I have seen my Acupuncturist twice a week for 3 months. She uses

acupuncture, cupping " with Moxi " , electric apparatus (not sure what

it's called, low current), massage, and herbs. She has mentioned

a " internal wind " problem.

 

If someone would like more information, I will be happy to offer as

much as you need. I am desperate. I am only 48 years old and this

has consumed my life.

 

My neurologist is suggesting that perhaps surgery is the answer.

Please help me!

 

Sincerely,

Shirley

 

 

[Guest guest]

Have either of you tried horsechestnut? My husband had a mild case

of restless leg syndrome but seemed to be caused by poor circulation

from varicose veins. From the reading I did at the time there are

a couple of herbs that work similarly and they are herbs that help

reduce numbness in diabetics as well. Your symptoms sound very

severe and I don't class you with my husbands case but who knows

what might work?

 

LIz D.

 

 

Chinese Traditional Medicine , glen walker <glwalker@s...>

wrote:

> Hi Shirley,

> I have had RLS for the last 25 years. I haven,t yet found a cure

[Guest guest]

At 02:14 AM 10/22/2003 -0400, you wrote:

> Before attempting any surgery, I would recommend you to take up

> Yoga..Kundalini Yoga.. can and has made Miracles to many people with

> worst handicaps than yours.. I personnaly have been doing Yoga for the

> past 3 years and it has changed my life, physically and mentaly, if you

> want changes DO YOGA..KUNDALINI YOGA " Mother of all Yogas " .. powerfull

> medecine..

> Your problem sounds like blocked Energetic Meridians to me..Don't give

> up on your Acupunturist, he can Unblock these Energetic Meridians

>Good Luck

 

If you wish to take up Kundalini Yoga, then you should only do so under the

guidance of an experienced instructor. Never attempt a DIY Kundalini Yoga

with a book you buy from a bookstore.

 

Regards,