caprylic acid (octanoic acid)

[pawddog]

For the last few years I have noticed weird pains in my legs in the
evening and at night when I have my legs up off the floor. It varies
in intensity and location, and sometimes even occurs in my hips.
I was taking caprylic acid for a digestive problem, and it finally hit
me one day that when I had stopped taking the acid for awhile,
the leg pain became much worse. When I took one tablet (365 mg),
the pain was 90% gone that day, and completely gone by the 2nd
time I took it. This supplement is readily available in health food
stores, and is sometimes combined with some calcium, magnesium,
iron and zinc. It is sometimes marketed as a "feminine needs" item.
Now I only have to take it once every 3-4 days and do not even notice
the problem at all. If I stop for a week or two though, I am sure that it
will come back. Anyone who has not found relief elsewhere should try
this. However, if you have had rls for many years, it is possible that it
may take longer to work for you when you first try it. Also, this
supplement is best taken with food, and may have some mild side
effects when you first take it like fatigue.

[ctravel12]

Hi Pawdog and welcome to this group. I am glad that you have found relief for your legs. Thank you for sharing that with us and hope that it continues for you.

Please keep us posted on how you are doing.