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Foot And Calf Massagers.

the_great_she_elephant — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 11:27:48 GMT

Has anyone here used one of these to treat restless leg syndrome and if so, did you find it helpful?

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azureline** — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 11:35:32 GMT

Yes. Fabulous.
I am looking to buy one after having had one of those hospital ones on my legs for 3 days and no restless legs.
I had to stop taking magnesium for a week and the pain was difficult.

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the_great_she_elephant — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 11:51:11 GMT

Thanks Az. I'm already taking magnesum chellate and it's been really good, but I was warned the efficacy might gradually decrease and over the years I've had to increase the dose till I'm now on the maximum ( 6 capsules a day) my DD told me someone she knows uses a foot massager, but I thought I'd like to get a few more opinions before buying one.

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the_great_she_elephant — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 11:59:33 GMT

Have you had any advice on which one to get?

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azureline** — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:51:21 GMT

No I have only just started looking. I take calcim magnesium supplement.

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the_great_she_elephant — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:41:24 GMT

Doesn't help our spelling though, does it? You take calcim and I take magnesum.

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azureline** — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:54:06 GMT

Haha no
I blame my phone

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j*oono — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:55:17 GMT

I have restless legs just thinking about this. It's the worst thing in the world when you are trying to get some sleep.

Put a bar of soap under your bottom sheet on your bed. I know it seems really strange but I used to get restless legs and I have never had it since I tried this old wives tale.

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lyndal1838 — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 18:04:12 GMT

@j*oono wrote:
I have restless legs just thinking about this. It's the worst thing in the world when you are trying to get some sleep.

Put a bar of soap under your bottom sheet on your bed. I know it seems really strange but I used to get restless legs and I have never had it since I tried this old wives tale.

My grandmother swore by a block of camphor at the end of the bed....it worked a treat for her.

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polksaladallie — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 21:10:15 GMT

@the_great_she_elephant wrote:
Doesn't help our spelling though, does it? You take calcim and I take magnesum.

And chellate.

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punch*drunk — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 22:21:58 GMT

Cut chemicals out of your diet. Preservatives, colors, artificial flavours, that worked for my daughter.

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 05:44:06 GMT

@polksaladallie wrote:
@the_great_she_elephant wrote:
Doesn't help our spelling though, does it? You take calcim and I take magnesum.
And chellate.

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happyroo_bunji — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:53:20 GMT

I have a foot massager from Aldi. I love it, really helps after a long day stuck on registers. I haven't tried a calf massager, sounds really nice!

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curmu-curmu — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:04:15 GMT

My doctor recommended a 'Revitive' foot stimulator for me, due to swollen calves and ankles from dodgy kidneys - along with medication.

I now swear by the machine, and use it for 30 mins a day, and it's relieved the swelling, eases RLS, and improves circulation.

Not cheap by any stretch...but once you have one, you'll never look back. There are cheaper versions around, and you can actually try the 'Revitive' brand machine at some chemists - so you'll soon see if the therapy works for you. They work on 'TENS' electrical stimulation - a therapy that physios have been using to treat muscle tissue damage for years.

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azureline** — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:10:14 GMT

I have one of those but found the pump so much better. Hoping the calf massager does it as well.