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Iron and RLS

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thomas24929
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Hello. I've had RLS for 30 years or more. A recent blood test revealed my Ferritin to be 8. That is very low. Their is apparently a link between RLS and Anaemia. I've been taken Ferrous Sulphate and improved my diet to include iron rich foods. As a result my RLS has significantly improved. Have an FBC and address your diet to include Kale and liver etc etc. Also try to include Vitamin C. It helps with the absorption of Iron. Hope this helps anyone who might read this. Tom.

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  • lynne1953
    lynne1953 thomas24929

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    Magnesium has been much more help than Riponerole, in an oil form I make and massage my legs and arms with and a daily Magnesium tablet. Also Ferratin infusion once a year helps. The best thing is apart from the infusion the rest are DIY remedies. By no means has my RLS gone but I can see the tunnel, even a dim light at the end of it after 40 years.
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