Restless Leg Syndrome: Triggers, Home Remedies and Treatment | Andy Berkowski, MD

Just listened to this video. Have had restless leg syndrome since a child . Am now 78 and have learned that magnesium threonate which is the least likely form to cause loose stools, works very well. Each night awaken with the need to move the legs and get up and take 3 1000mg capsules. It works well - back in bed after 10 minutes or so begin to get sleepy and fall asleep again. Some nights it happens again so follow the same routine. Am very grateful for this remedy and sleep very well most nights using it. Have learned over the years as he suggested not to use alcohol or caffeine which helps alot. Also not to get overtired as this always brings it on - am very tired and then suddenly wide awake with restless legs. Hope this helps someone.

I started taking Magnesium glycinate 325mg, 10mg of Melatonin and sometimes add in a THC/CBD/CBN gummy or tincture. This combo has allowed me to get at least 5-6hrs of rest at night. Prayers to all who suffer, this is an extremely frustrating syndrome!

I don’t “feel” anything, I just can’t not move. I can’t stop myself, almost like a reflex.

I've had RLS for about 15yrs & can say if I'm on the 4-5th night of this awful syndrome - sometimes it can make you feel suicidal. I take Sifrol on a high dose but over time it has become ineffectual. My Mother & Aunts all had it. Just feels like torture. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

Dr. Berkowski, thank you for describing airlines as torture chambers for people with RLS! This is the very first doctor who is able to explain RLS in detail. I've suffered with RLS for 30+ years. My primary doctor just brushed it away when I mentioned it. I'm being told that physical activity relieves RLS but that has not been the case for me; it makes sense now! According to Dr. Berkowski there's a "sweet spot" for activity levels depending on each individual. My activity has been too intense so I have to find that sweet spot. Thanks so much for this video.

This is the best way I can describe what it feels like. The feeling of "losing your stomach" when going down,forward on a ferris wheel. That sensation that may make some ppl quiver as they feel their stomach feel quivery on the ferris wheel ,going down. THAT is the sensation in the legs. If anyone can relate to that "losing the stomach sensation" If anyone else can relate to this analogy please share

You are both very responsible doctors you've said nothing to alarm anybody. Thanks for this informative video.

Answered all my questions 🙏 thank you for the detailed discussion of RLS.

I inherited mine from my father. Have had it since I was a child. I am so done with it!

Plane journeys are a nightmare, I wore flight socks once and before the flight took off I already had them removed, I spent a four hour flight standing pacing at the exit door. Restless legs is a horrific syndrome which I have endured for 40yrs with no relief despite all the drugs and supplements. Sleep is a luxury for me so I am grateful for the 2 nights I do get. The endless tiredness and sleepiness is dragging me down and leaves me with no energy. I still hold hope for something new coming on the market to help me .... if not me then for others who suffer from this condition.

Thank you for publishing this video.

This has been so useful and the best thing I’ve watched on RSL thank you

This happens to me when my body wants me to sleep (being tired combined with sitting still) but I try to stay awake. If I stay "relaxing" but resist sleeping, eventually it reaches a point where it takes revenge and doesn't let me sleep when I finally try. Remedy for me is staying active or sleeping once I feel tired.

Dr. Berkowski is so knowledgeable. He is definitely on top of his game. Great in depth explanation. Very impressive.

Thank you so much for this comprehensive explanation of RLS. Very helpful.

Currently up at 1:30 AM suffering from a particularly bad "episode". I feel it in my legs, arms, up my back, and even in the face - it's an absolutely hellish experience. It hasn't been quite this bad in a long time, I think I'd forgotten just how painful it could get. Bleh.

This video is EXCELLENT and he's right in line with my own doctor. I'm 46, experienced my first RLS symptoms when I was barely a teen, and it increased when I started needing allergy meds and anti-anxiety meds. I'm now on Gabapentin and it's managed with that. This is an excellent video to share with family etc if you need help experiencing what you're dealing with, or even if RLS is just new to you and you want more info. Everything I would have wanted him to touch on, he did. Very well done!

Glad I found this. I have restless WRIST syndrome. Get it very very minutely in my legs, but oh boy my wrists suffer. I have the constant urge to shake my wrists, an uncontrollable spasm so to speak. Feels like my wrists are constantly itching/tingling/forced to move. I only get it at night and briefly after waking up. Doesn't happen all month, maybe only a week out of a calender month. Wouldn't wish this syndrome on anyone. I'm a 32 year old male and it's reduced me to tears with how frustrating and sleep deprived it makes you. A very underrated disorder, if you don't have it, count your blessings.

Great video! Thanks

Thank you for the informative video.