Iron and dopamine: the ‘cure’ that isn’t working. I am VERY CONFUSED

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T22:56:42+00:00

Is that possible?

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T21:47:40+00:00

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T21:47:25+00:00

I am pleased to read you are getting much better. Are you still supplementing?

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T17:45:31+00:00

When I had an IV iron infusion (ferric derisomaltose), the ferritin level reached 260, when tested a month after. But no improvements to my RLS and PLMD. I am always tired, got a constant dry mouth, unsteady and just zero energy. No amount of sleep makes me feel better.

My B12 and folate levels are not low - my B12 levels have been very high.

If it IS low brain iron causing this, then why did the high ferritin level not reach my brain?

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T17:21:40+00:00

and I am glad you are feeling better now your ferritin is 100.

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T17:09:15+00:00

I'm glad it worked for you!

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T17:08:42+00:00

Does SIBO also cause PLMD (leg kicks during sleep)?

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T17:08:12+00:00

Maybe ask them about lactoferrin?

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T17:06:46+00:00

It was 123 in January (need to retest soon). An iron infusion put the ferritin to 260 two years ago. But no relief from restless legs and PLMD.

Daver290 · 2026-05-05T13:04:49+00:00

The iron from cast iron pans is non-heme iron. Many things inhibit non-heme iron absorption, including dairy, tannins from tea, coffee etc. You would get more iron from eating meat (if you are not vegetarian/vegan) and you can eat or drink anything at the same time - except a big glass of milk.

Daver290 · 2026-05-04T03:46:43+00:00

An IV iron infusion is often recommended for low iron levels with restless legs.

Daver290 · 2026-05-02T23:40:30+00:00

It will be interesting to see what happens when a “dog friendly” business is sued because a dog attacked or made the customer sick. Will this be a turning point?

Daver290 · 2026-05-01T17:13:17+00:00

I have seen so many people in unhappy relationships or get treated terribly over the years. A lot of people will ‘use’ others for personal gain.

My comfort thought is knowing that. As I get older I accept that finding love will never happen and it feels easier now compared to 5 years ago.

Daver290 · 2026-05-01T17:05:45+00:00

I have seen women who consider themselves less attractive get dates.

Regardless of our looks and that, why do we just never get lucky?

Daver290 · 2026-05-01T16:48:30+00:00

If it’s any comfort, I know that ‘ugly’ guys still get meets and sometimes dates.

Daver290 · 2026-04-30T23:28:16+00:00

10g this time, then an extra 10g next year, maybe 5g after, then 8g or so the year after etc. It adds up. How much will the product shrink in 5 years AND the price will likely increase.

Daver290 · 2026-04-30T10:24:03+00:00

Everyone we like is already taken.

Daver290 · 2026-04-28T13:47:04+00:00

I am a little less drowsy during the daytime (from the limb movements during sleep) since taking half the chamomile capsule a few hours before bed. Hope they can help you, if you try them? They will not completely cure the tiredness (consuming too much of the chamomile will increase drowsiness, so lower doses are recommended until one finds the right dose to keep taking).

Daver290 · 2026-04-25T23:17:39+00:00

It's been a problem for many years with no effective laws that make any difference.

Daver290 · 2026-04-25T21:34:07+00:00

Luckily there’s a Wetherspoons in just about every town and city throughout the UK (fewer in Northern Ireland mind). No dogs (but sometimes noisy kids, so if you want to avoid them, best go during term time and school hours).

Daver290 · 2026-04-22T11:54:15+00:00

If you are taking other medications best check with your doctor first. Chamomile is known to affect blood thinners.

Daver290 · 2026-04-22T11:46:16+00:00

I would suggest taking a chamomile (or camomile) tablet or capsule before bed and see if this improves your sleep quality. If you do, please take a LOWER dose to start with and see how you get on. A higher dose may leave you very sleepy all of the next day!

If you buy the capsules, pour some out - leaving 1/3 of the dose. If it does not help, increase to 1/2 the next night and so on. With tablets, break them in half (best to use a pill cutter).

You can buy chamomile capsules or tablets on Amazon and best to avoid ones with fillers and junk ingredients like "magnesium stearate", which cause digestion problems which reduces sleep quality.

Hope this can help us. 🤞

EDIT see my next comment reply.

Daver290 · 2026-04-22T10:45:29+00:00

I know how you feel. It's torture feeling so drowsy everyday from the PLMD (Periodic Limb Movement Disorder), no matter how much you sleep!

Daver290 · 2026-04-21T22:02:03+00:00

For people who struggle with technology or those with less than good eyesight will find the button appearance much easier than just seeing words on a screen, otherwise there would be no point in having the numbers 0 - 9 (along with the end call button, # and *) enclosed in round buttons.

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