I have restless legs in bed at night and watching the TV. I was advised to try magnesium tablets. I am T2,on mets and insulin. Any reason why I shouldn't take them?
I have restless legs in bed at night and watching the TV. I was advised to try magnesium tablets. I am T2,on mets and insulin. Any reason why I shouldn't take them?
I am T1 on insulin and take 2x200mg magnesium citrate before bed with no problems. No restless legs and no more cramps either. Don't take met so can't comment on that.
I am T1 on insulin and take 2x200mg magnesium citrate before bed with no problems. No restless legs and no more cramps either. Don't take met so can't comment on that.
Not especially. I have had restless legs in the past but am not sure why I don't have them anymore. That disappeared some time before I started to take magnesium which mostly helps with night cramps for me. I suppose you could always try them to see if it helps, although be aware that too much magnesium can cause runny tummy.
Good idea to get your ferritin levels checked - many people report their restless legs are related to anemia. B12 can also be a concern.
@robert72 - did you have restless legs prior to your coeliac diagnosis? I wonder if it didn't improve once you went gluten free and started absorbing nutrients again?
I take Magnesium (the chelated version, not the oxide) and it has made a real difference to me, I've been on them quite a while now. I buy the H&B 150mg tablets - might be worth giving them a try.
Good idea to get your ferritin levels checked - many people report their restless legs are related to anemia. B12 can also be a concern.
@robert72 - did you have restless legs prior to your coeliac diagnosis? I wonder if it didn't improve once you went gluten free and started absorbing nutrients again?
Also I was anaemic before coeliac diagnosis which is how they picked it up (didn't improve with supplements) plus I was put on B12 and Folic Acid after diagnosis, so your theory fits.