Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I'm wondering if hormones are playing a part with my WED/RLS. Last week, after averaging 3 hours a night of sleep, I took some DHEA and slept like a baby. After 2 nights, it stopped working. I then stopped some of the standard process supplements as I was told that could increase the estrogen level and I'm definately seeing a difference in the RLS this week--not drastic, but there. Natural path thinks I may be suffering from Adrenal collapse which in turn, affects the hormones and consequently the WED. BTW, natural path told me he was treating 2 DOCTORS with WED/RLS that don't know what to do with it.

peanut, I am waaaaayyy post menopausal and so don't speak from experience but I know that several members have stated that their hormonal cycle definitely affects their rls/wed symptoms.

yes, both pregnancy and pre-period (or for some people, during period) are times of increased RLS. Has to do with hormones I would think.

Well I'm right around that age (49) where hormones can affect stuff and I thought it was interesting that I got a solid 9 hours of sleep after taking the DHEA.

Is DHEA only available by prescription?

In the US, no - you can get it in health food stores.

No evidence it actually does anything, as with many supplements. But, usually few people study them because you can't make money on them.