Dear Dr. SerVaas: In the March/April "Medical Mailbox," someone asked a question relative to restless legs syndrome.
I had leg cramps for years, and the medicine I was taking for it was dropped and not made anymore. Someone suggested taking a good full teaspoon of vinegar each night 1 1/2 to 2 hours before bedtime. This is really effective, and I never have them anymore.
Try it, Emilee Jenko; you will love the results.
Thelma Trimpe
Seymour, Indiana
Dear Dr. SerVaas: I suffered from restless legs syndrome for six months. By rubbing my legs with Aspercream, I did get some temporary relief.
My restless legs proved to be a symptom of a nonworking thyroid gland. Not long after I started taking thyroid medication, my restless legs syndrome disappeared.
Please repeat the necessity of thyroid testing for all adults. Doctors need to include this test as part of every physical.
Nancy Peters
Fort Gratiot, Michigan
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