Gout, RLS, sleep troubles....

How is your blood pressure?

Any other pains?

If they are the only symptoms you have at 73 count yourself lucky. The sleep disorder is related to the RLS, but you already knew that didn't you?

I know of 79 Ruth Heidrich and she's the picture of health, and that's no luck

http://www.greatveganathletes.com/vegan_athlete_ruth-heidrich-vegan-endurance-athlete

Are they the only symptoms though?

There's also guys a lot younger than me with chronic health problems, it is what it is. All I can do now is eat right and do some moderate exercise, can't turn back the clock. What other symptoms are you talking about, generally or related to Insomnia?

There are many sick people indeed, it does not mean they should be taken as reference.

In health we can only aim for the best

Yes symptoms in general

You mean like the Shins, Raveonettes or Cowboy Junkies? Don't label everyone with your tastes in music.

Don't know that music but do like that Dirty Heads tune, cheers and good luck with the health matters.

Gout, RLS, sleep troubles....

How is your blood pressure?

Any other pains?

If they are the only symptoms you have at 73 count yourself lucky. The sleep disorder is related to the RLS, but you already knew that didn't you?

I know of 79 Ruth Heidrich and she's the picture of health, and that's no luck

http://www.greatveganathletes.com/vegan_athlete_ruth-heidrich-vegan-endurance-athlete

Are they the only symptoms though?

If we all had the knowledge when we were young that we have now. I wouldn't have taken that first drag on a cigarette (doctors actually suggested taking up smoking for anxiety etc), eaten all those sweets, ate all my veggies like Mum told me, stayed away from pies, chips and beer etc, etc. It's a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, sometimes a lifetimes bad habits catches up with you and the damage is irreversible, but I still count myself lucky that I've never had a day in hospital or been under the knife, unless ingrown toenails and a cyst count.

People in a state of acute anxiety have very different levels of brain chemicals than people in a normal state and this affects how they respond to tranquillizers.

Watch that valium, even at low dose it is addictive, so do not take it every night.

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It's been called "sleeping with Prince Valium tonight".

A lot of Thai bar girls use Valium for sleeping at night and take "uppers" to stay bright and perky when they are "working".

That's why many bar girls are border line psychotics after a few years on the "bar scene".

People in a state of acute anxiety have very different levels of brain chemicals than people in a normal state and this affects how they respond to tranquillizers.

Watch that valium, even at low dose it is addictive, so do not take it every night.

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It's been called "sleeping with Prince Valium tonight".

A lot of Thai bar girls use Valium for sleeping at night and take "uppers" to stay bright and perky when they are "working".

That's why many bar girls are border line psychotics after a few years on the "bar scene".

Are these types of statements verifiable through any NGO data or elsewhere? Or is this your own personal research? I am always a bit dumbfounded when I read things like this.....

But then again, I will readily admit, I am no expert on Bar Girls or the establishments that employ them.

Gout, RLS, sleep troubles....

How is your blood pressure?

Any other pains?

If they are the only symptoms you have at 73 count yourself lucky. The sleep disorder is related to the RLS, but you already knew that didn't you?

I know of 79 Ruth Heidrich and she's the picture of health, and that's no luck

http://www.greatveganathletes.com/vegan_athlete_ruth-heidrich-vegan-endurance-athlete

Are they the only symptoms though?

If we all had the knowledge when we were young that we have now. I wouldn't have taken that first drag on a cigarette (doctors actually suggested taking up smoking for anxiety etc), eaten all those sweets, ate all my veggies like Mum told me, stayed away from pies, chips and beer etc, etc. It's a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, sometimes a lifetimes bad habits catches up with you and the damage is irreversible, but I still count myself lucky that I've never had a day in hospital or been under the knife, unless ingrown toenails and a cyst count.

The beautiful thing about it, is that it is reversible.

Arteries plaque can be removed, veins can redilate 3 times as before, nerves can regrow, cholesterol level, sugar levels, can be reduced....and restless leg syndrome dissipate... it's never too late and up to YOU

http://lupushope.blogspot.com/2011/12/gluten-free-testimonial-video-restless.html

If I start now I'll probably be in perfect health by the time I'm cremated.

If I start now I'll probably be in perfect health by the time I'm cremated.

it takes weeks.

Do you plan on dying so soon?

If I start now I'll probably be in perfect health by the time I'm cremated.

it takes weeks.

Do you plan on dying so soon?

Hopefully no, but I'm not as optimistic as you that arteries, lungs, joints etc can all be restored to perfect working order by giving up gluten or whatever miracle cure you suggest. The body wears out, that's a fact.

Having a bit on a medical/health education and experience - actually more than a bit... I will recommend to anyone ... do not take Valium for sleep or much of anything else. There are too many alternatives to get sleep -- as I posted above. I have seen it time and again... the Valium taken regularly over a period of several months will push many people into Clinical Depression / Mental Depression ... with anxiety reemerging... So people take more -- for some silly reason - instead of saying ... Hmmmmm ? Maybe that Valium is not good for me... And go to the doctor and talk about some other drug or approach ... to deal with the problem.

If you have been taking Valium for a long time and have not noticed symptoms of depression -- then great ... but you are just dodging the bullet. Or you are too deep into it to even know ... Ask a trusted friend what they think. You might be surprised.

If I start now I'll probably be in perfect health by the time I'm cremated.

it takes weeks.

Do you plan on dying so soon?

Hopefully no, but I'm not as optimistic as you that arteries, lungs, joints etc can all be restored to perfect working order by giving up gluten or whatever miracle cure you suggest. The body wears out, that's a fact.

A year ago, I was unable to walk, stand for more than a few minutes, had memory loss, speech problem, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, was hearing voices, pains in legs, neck, arms, and among other things which I won't bore you with, also had restless legs and trouble sleeping, all of which disappeared "miraculously".

If I start now I'll probably be in perfect health by the time I'm cremated.

it takes weeks.

Do you plan on dying so soon?

Hopefully no, but I'm not as optimistic as you that arteries, lungs, joints etc can all be restored to perfect working order by giving up gluten or whatever miracle cure you suggest. The body wears out, that's a fact.

A year ago, I was unable to walk, stand for more than a few minutes, had memory loss, speech problem, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, was hearing voices, pains in legs, neck, arms, and among other things which I won't bore you with, also had restless legs and trouble sleeping, all of which disappeared "miraculously".

What was the solution? I know you suggested a gluten-free diet, but surely there was more than that.

People in a state of acute anxiety have very different levels of brain chemicals than people in a normal state and this affects how they respond to tranquillizers.

Watch that valium, even at low dose it is addictive, so do not take it every night.

Can you recommend something else that's less addictive (I certainly don't have any dependency yet) than Valium, and will give me less of a "hangover"?

Give Benedryl a try as one of its side effects is drowsiness. Quite effective in my experience.

What was the solution? I know you suggested a gluten-free diet, but surely there was more than that.

The gluten-free diet was suggested for RLS, which is the OP's problem

I know it helped for me for a while but my condition was more severe and I had to completely change my diet to get rid of if not all but most of my symptoms