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Chotii
July 17th 03, 02:11 AM
> wrote in message
...
> RLS Restless Legs Syndrome Seattle Area Support Group
>
> DRAFT RESOURCE LIST - PLEASE DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
> If you have RLS symptoms, see a qualified doctor for assessment and to
determine the best treatment
> for you.
>
> Potential Cause(s) of RLS
> "While we certainly do not yet know the cause of RLS, we do have some good
indications of possible
> causes. It seems likely that RLS is a subcortical brain dysfunction
involving the dopaminergic
> system and at least for some, if not most, patients, regional brain iron
deficiency." -RLS
> Foundation, Medical Bulletin, March 2001

I have controlled my (pregnancy related) RLS with 1000mg calcium, 4 pellets
of homeopathic magnesium, and a banana per day. It might or might not work
for other people.

--angela