Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Sleeping Problems To Kate

YES! I totally agree with the bowl of cereal concept & do it as well. I'm more of a Crispix or Rice Krispies person, though. Totally mind/body soothing snack. I often fall asleep reading.

I get that leg restlessness too & the JERKING just as I'm falling asleep. I also get leg cramps. I'll wake up and stretch it out or walk around.

I actually CRAVE a latte or a caffeine snack, which I know is weird. A few years ago, I would actually go get a coffee or a latte (i.e. get in my car & go out), sit & read for awhile & then make my way home & sleep.

From a "nutritional" point of view, I've read that the restless leg experience is often related to a mineral deficiency/imbalance--usually calcium, magnesium, potassium or iron. I know I'm anemic at the moment. I also have osteopenia which is really low bone mineral density. (And I'm only 31. But the bone thing is genetic.) Maybe that's why I'm craving seaweed I wake up and eat ice cubes (my M.D. says that's related to my anemia) & some other weird things. I know if I don't get enough amino acids I cannot sleep as well.

Kate.

Edited by Wind (12/27/05 01:56 PM)

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