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    Reason for taking: Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
    5/24/2014 6:18:15 AM

    Reviewer: paula, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Really have used it for severe leg cramps associated with RLS. Wish someone had told me sooner!

    Reason for taking: Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
    5/1/2014 11:59:36 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I don't actual have restless leg syndrome but something similar. I get hypnic jerks that effect my entire body all night. They keep me awake for hours, frequently all night. My doctor put me on clonazepam and when thatdidn't work he recommended some kind of medication for Alzheimer's .I'm only 28!!! someone told me magnesium was worth a try so I gave it a shot. It worked that night ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
    3/8/2014 9:37:23 AM

    Reviewer: Carpe Diem, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    If I have two sedentary days after a weight lifting workout my legs in the evening will feel very uncomfortable and cramp. It frequently goes away within an hour of taking a 2-1 Ca/Mg supplement. Also take Mg for occasional heart palpitations. I think it's a great mineral supplement for muscle /nerve interaction. Don't have to take a lot of it - high dosages not necessary - just add so ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
    11/9/2013 1:35:46 AM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I found the addition of magnesium (500 mg) at night has cured my restless leg syndrome and as a bonus has worked at a gentle laxative. I have always had problems with constipation so that was very welcome. I still don't know which is the best magnesium to take.

    Reason for taking: Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
    8/24/2013 2:16:46 PM

    Reviewer: healthy 65 year old, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    My restless leg returns when I have not had enough exercise - so I return to walking and resume taking Magnesium. I have had RLS off and on for about 15 years and it comes and goes and I know what to when my husband goes crazy from the electrified leg -

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