One of our members discovered this herself and her RLS resolved. I wanted to post it again as that was awhile ago and people may have not seen it.
"Preliminary studies of large groups of people with reactive hypoglycemia have reported that 8% have restless legs. These symptoms have been reported to improve following dietary modifications designed to regulate blood-sugar levels;2 changes included a sugar-free, high-protein diet along with frequent snacking and at least one night-time feeding.3 For patients with reactive hypoglycemia, some doctors recommend elimination of sugar, refined flour, caffeine, and alcohol from the diet; eating small, frequent meals; and eating whole grains, nuts and seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fish. One study found caffeine ingestion to be associated with increased symptom severity in people with RLS.4"
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1255009.html
2. Roberts HJ. Spontaneous leg cramps and “restless legs” due to diabetogenic hyperinsulinism: observations on 131 patients. J Am Geriatr Soc 1965;13:602–8.
3. Roberts HJ. Spontaneous leg cramps and “restless legs” due to diabetogenic (functional) hyperinsulinism. A basis for rational therapy. JFMA 1973;60:29–31.
4. Lutz EG. Restless legs, anxiety and caffeinism. J Clin Psychiatry 1978;39:693–8.
Hypoglycemia and RLS relief
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Hypoglycemia and RLS relief
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
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Re: Hypoglycemia and RLS relief
Bumping this.
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
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