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by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:40 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: want help without medication, any suggestions?
Replies: 39
Views: 32916

Warm milk works for me, as long as the episode is not too bad. I put sugar or honey in mine and sometimes vanilla extract to make it taste better. The valerian root supposedly works but I could not get past the smell. It's god-awful. Hot bath or shower works well. I gradually increase the temp of th...
by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Massaging "boots"
Replies: 3
Views: 2777

I have them and yes, they do help me. The ones I have also have the attachment for the thighs. I've even fitted them up my arms and to the shoulders. Still works. I also have a massage mat, full length and this helps alot. I've fallen asleep many anite on that thing even though it says not to. Wish ...
by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: What do you think CAUSED yoiur RLS?
Replies: 76
Views: 42326

Thanks Mom and Dad

I know its genetic. Dad can't sit still, lots of neurological quirks as he has aged. Mom, well really I don't know much regarding RLS on her side so, sorry mom. You got the blame when it's all dad teehee. it's a joke in our family. Anyway....unrelenting stress, chronic illness, meds, etc. all contri...
by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Moved Posts
Replies: 3
Views: 1445

What great advice

Thank you, all of you, for posting such helpful advice. So glad that I found this site, finally. I've already run my mouth elsewhere here, and hopefully no one thinks I'm just a blabbermouth I look forward to researching the meds, websites, advice, etc to see what might work for us as well. At least...
by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:56 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Can anyone tell me what all tests I should have done?
Replies: 4
Views: 1655

We move

Here's another good site on movement, rls, etc. www.wemove.org . In fact, I found this website thru that one. I'm new here and spending lots of time roaming around and reading. Nice to meet everyone. Jamie, my heart goes out to you. I still remember, vividly, my last pregnancy and dealing with the R...
by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Does smokeing marijuana help??
Replies: 17
Views: 12706

Thank you

Thanks alot Trev for the quick response. I was really starting to regret posting, especially my first post, about pot. But....glad to know that I did not violate any forum rules.

And thanks for the explanation of augmentation. I'll call the doc today.

Sherri
by karatemom
Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:31 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Does smokeing marijuana help??
Replies: 17
Views: 12706

Yep Yep Yep--toking works for me too

I have to say that toking definitly works for me. It is more than frustrating to deal with our government and their stupid laws. Gambling and alcohol are legal yet pot is not. Have you ever seen a violent smoker? NO. (unless of course you get near their munchies Anyway, I do see a pain specialist. ...