Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

OMG, I had no clue that there are "different" types of iron to have to choose from. (ferric ammonium citrate, iron glycinate chelate, ferrous sulfate, glycinate taste free albion, ferric pyrophosphate...... How do I choose?) I am going to post some links and wonder if someone would look at them and ...

Thank you so much for your help, Steve. I had no clue how to convert that 325 mg over to liquid. Also, my doctor did not tell me how/when to take the medicine, which doesn't surprise me in the least. I had it on my mind that I had read somewhere about needing to take Vitamin C with the iron for bett...

Hello again, The results from the tests last week, were these. - Iron, Total. 42.0 mcg/dL. Reference Range (RR) 50.0 - 170.0 mcg/dL --- Iron Binding Capacity, Total (CALC) 295 mcg/dL. RR 250-450 mcg/dL --- % Saturation 14.2%. RR 20.0 - 40.0% ---Transferrin 211 mg/dL. RR 180 - 382 mg/dL I sent him a ...

Holland, I got it printed out and highlighted the parts you suggested. My doc should be back at work Monday, and I'm sure he will order the Ferritin blood work for me. Whether my doc (who is just a PA) is willing to listen and consider all this or not. If y'all had to make the choice, would you stic...

Thank you so much, Holland!!!

Thank you so much for the reply and information stjohnh!! I am having a lot of trouble finding these IRLSSG guidelines you are speaking of though. I have hunted and not had any luck. Could you point me in the right direction?

Hello everyone, I found rls.org last night and am thankful to find a group of people who deal with the same struggles I am. I just read a couple of weeks ago about the chance of there being iron issues with RLS. I have been on Requip for several years now and recently read that Requip is one of the ...