For Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Better to Take an Iron Supplement Every Day or Every Other Day?

The current trend with iron is to take the supplement every other day. Why may this be better than taking a supplement every day for treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS)? @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health provides a physiological and practical basis for comparing these two approaches.

RLS is a neurological disorder most linked to low iron levels in certain areas of the brain. Extensive research has shown that those with very low to even just low normal iron levels on blood tests benefit from aggressive iron supplementation.

Iron treatment is considered a first-line treatment for RLS and generally iron levels should be improved prior to initiating any other symptom-relieving treatment with medications as it gets to the underlying cause of the condition.

The current video goes into more depth focusing on daily versus every other day approach and how the latter may help significantly with iron absorption and reduce side effects. But is it the most practical way to recommend taking iron? Watch to find out.

If oral supplementation is not effective or not tolerated, then an IV iron infusion is an excellent option. It is a consensus first-line treatment for RLS. This video compares the differences:

[roxyiconoclast]

Thanks for this info, much of which was lacking in my journey through 2 sleep clinics. But I wanted to say that when I was given IV iron, I got a severe burning sensation in my blood vessels. Also, it was expensive, as it was given in-hospital in a clinic that treats cancer patients. I had to return to supplementation, but the IVs at least helped to quickly boost my ferritin level.

[misshelen]

I saw a video that said copper helps with iton absorption. In your research have you found this?

[aahsigh]

It typically occurs at the nap hour, and if you are in an environment whereby the room conserves heat too well, then the best approach is to do a before nap time workout routine of your choice for an hour and also remember to keep the dry air out during the summer the best way you know how or winter time using the thermo control with the "fan" control setting on "auto" fan setting simultaneously and not "on". Dry fan air will dissipate at auto setting, and it's good for the lungs when you do your workout out in your room at night before bed. That's my conclusion and cure after 38+ years, too. It seems that at this age, it is the gold standard age experience I've noticed. Human evolution wasn't meant for energy saving high-tech rooms, which trap dry air in rather to the contrary outdoor experience. Who even gets cured off of restless leg syndrome on a couch rather than outdoors doing stuff and then napping in the forest somewhere. I am serious about this. It's a cure on my behalf in every season of the year and counting. My time for a workout is at the 12 mark to 1am. It is cold outside to open windows and dangerous too. unpredictable too if you live with your loved ones.

[Pine_bluffs]

I’ve been on iron supplements for years, all the various ironrelated bloodtests are well above the recommended range - still debilitating progressive RLS. So whats up with that.

[ujahu]

If Ferritin level is 122 ug/L and still have severe RLS symptoms. Should we aim for even higher ferritin levels?

[Stogdad]

I've got a question regarding RLS and tonic water. I've come across some information on the web suggesting that drinking tonic water can help in relieving the pain of RLS. Intrigued, I tried it. Weirdly enough, it works! My question is: what does quinine have to do with helping to relieve RLS? Please consider making a video addressing this. Thank you! Jeff from Santa Fe.

[beautifuldisaster]

I've been taking ropinoral for a few years now and it's no longer working anymore is there any other scripts that work better? please help. not getting much sleep at all

[shenelerosal]

Hello doctor, could you maybe recommend an online cognitive behavioral therapist.