Submitted by miscreation00 t3_zx41ha in LifeProTips
I've had RLS my whole life and just recently discovered this trick. Literally has made my nights so much better.
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ZackyGood t1_j1ybedo wrote
Will this still work with an addition of a shot of whiskey?
miscreation00 OP t1_j1ybhut wrote
Hard to say, my RLS often comes on worse after drinking... but give it a try and let me know...
ajnozari t1_j1yc4hx wrote
Mustard also works, especially for cramps.
It’s the Magnesium iirc, but it works.
FatboySlimThicc t1_j1ycdh4 wrote
My doctor suggested tonic water.
ajnozari t1_j1ycom3 wrote
Quinine is what makes tonic water work. Unfortunately some less reputable brands advertise as tonic water but don’t have quinine (idk how tho).
Worse, some are club soda with tons of salt and carbonation. The salt can help but carbonation is typically bad as it can lower your pH. After exercise your body has likely produces lactic acid and the carbonation can make it take longer to clear the acid.
Regular tonic water though will work fine and is relatively safe, and cool under a UV light.
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MYOB3 t1_j1ydiyq wrote
Better still, ask your doc for a prescription! The meds out now can be game changing!
Shizz-happens t1_j1yol24 wrote
Vlasic brand is the best!
Riff_Raff66 t1_j1zqsum wrote
I drink pickle juice regardless
Riff_Raff66 t1_j1zqudb wrote
Pickle back!
flipback360 t1_j216dte wrote
Wait, tonic water for cramps or for restless legs? If its a choice between tonic water and pickle juice im choosing tonic water goddammit!
GardenSherie t1_j22k1wv wrote
Don’t take Mirapex or Requip….trust me….look up side effects! When I had side effects, my current doctor at the time didn’t believe me and told me it was not the meds! I went to get a second opinion and doctor immediately started taking me off the Mirapex….my side effects improved quickly! I was off meds in about a month and by the end of the second month I was off meds a month and side effects were completely gone ! But…..I needed a new RLS medicine and so I was on pain meds until the doctor could figure out what he should try me on, since I had already taken all the RLS at one time or another! It’s crazy but now I’m taking Tramadol of all things! And two more meds for RLS! I have it severely and I have it all over my body except my head! And guess what ? I still have some RLS! The meds I have to take nightly (every single night) and they help some or I would have RLS probably all the time!!! Mine is genetic! And it’s so severe at times, I look like I’m have a seizure! It embarrasses my husband especially when we are in the car. Which flavor of pickles do you take? Sweet? Sour? Hamburger pickles? I’d try this! Believe me I would try most things….anyone try Acupuncture? If so did it help?
MYOB3 t1_j25ertp wrote
Mine is genetic as well, both sisters and my Mother have it. Triggered by severe arthritis pain. I take Mirapex, and haven't had any side effects at all! It works beautifully! What side effects did you notice? Because I have seen nothing but blessedly beautiful sleep. I tried pickles and juice. All that did was drive my sodium levels through the roof! LOL! Still couldn't sleep though.
ajnozari t1_j25rqsq wrote
Both can help, but one may help you more than the other.
If your magnesium is low, pickle juice/mustard will help more than the quinine in tonic water.
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