Fri, May-09-08, 12:43
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Senior Member
Posts: 135
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 225/197/125
BF:30.5%/26.7%/18.5%
Progress: 28%
Location: Pacific North West USA
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Originally Posted by Cheist
I've had restless leg syndrome for about 15 years now and I noticed that it gets MUCH worse when I'm doing low carb, I even feel it in my arms sometimes. Usually magnesium helps, that and valerian root. Beware - valerian root capsules are some really stinky stuff!
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Interesting! I am exactly the opposite. I had to go on Rx meds for it because I couldn't get any rest, and even during the day would have severe episodes (which makes it hard to say, STAND AT THE OR TABLE during surgery lol) I was recently able to decrease my meds a bit which is cool IMO. |