More on Restless Leg Syndrome

Q:  Recently I spent the month of August visiting my children and friends in Madison and Hartland (I live in Littleton, North Carolina), and I read the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel everyday. In doing so, I found your column that discusses restless leg syndrome. That troubles me about one night a week. I read another article about this syndrome that told of a tonic called Dr. Johnís for Quiet Leg. I asked my son-in-law, a pharmacist, and my doctor, previously a surgeon in Philadelphia now practicing General Medicine at the Littleton Clinic, their opinions and both advised me to send for it as the ingredients are not harmful.

"Composed of unique extracts of more than 12 herbs and vitamins, the minerals and nutrients are designed to quiet the nerves, relax the muscles, increase circulation and settle the unpleasant symptoms of this nagging condition."It was $29.95, now $16.95 & $3.00 shipping. It is 100% guaranteed to work or your money back. They are celebrating 20 years of providing the best product across the country and around the world. The address is Dr. Johnís Restless Leg, Department SPLT, P.O. Box 667, Taylor, Michigan 48180.

Thought this information might be of interest to you and your column. I have ordered some and will try it. Sorry this letter is so long.

A:  Hope you enjoyed your time in Wisconsin. Thank you for passing on a potential remedy for restless leg syndrome. It is a problem that has no effective standard medical treatment. I'm a little skeptical when a product advertises that it has been around for 20 years and is 100% guaranteed to work. Why hasn't its fame spread, if it's really that good, by now? Good luck with it!

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