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I've had Restless Legs Syndrome for years & years & years. In addition, at night I have periodic Limb Movements. Needless to say it has been difficult for me to get a solid, rest full sleep for a long time. Due to certain meds I must take everyday, I'm not able to take any of the meds that can help reduce the RLS-PLM.
Last year, I discussed the problem with my new physician. She suggested we check my Ferritin level. Quote:
I then decided to get the increased iron via my diet, which previously was very low in red meat, but high in other protein sources & lots of the right types of veggies & fruits. Also, due to issues with carbohydrate metabolism & weight control, I generally eat very low carb & wheat free meals. Since the FAll, I've increased the number of red meat servings in my meal plan from 1-2/wk to 3-4x/wk. I only buy & eat red meat that comes from cattle that are antibiotic & hormone free & that are generally range fed. I also eat Buffalo. In addition, I've increased the amount of green leafy veggies in my diet. A typical dinner might include a 6 oz. steak cooked on my George Forman grill, a 2 cup or more serving of steamed broccoli, brussel sprouts, asparagus, green beans for example, plus perhaps carrots, a small sweet potato, or ear of corn. Sometimes I'll have an artichoke. Snacks include fresh fruit or small handfuls of unsweetened organic trail mix made with non-roasted seeds (sunflower-pumpkin), nuts (almonds-cashews), & raisins. Sometimes, I'll have a piece of organic string cheese with a Lundberg organic rice cake. I have to also add Vitamin D supplementation to my diet because my Vit D levels were in the sub-basement. I take that in combo with calcium. Since making these dietary changes, my Ferritin levels are in the upper range of normal & I have fewer problems with the RLS-PLM. By making these changes in my eating, I've lost over 80lbs. which has helped, plus has reduced the amount of arthritis pain I was experiencing:-) . If one isn't interested in the weight loss aspects, just add more complex carbs into the plan.
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