Posted by S.B. on November 24, 2004 at 15:02:40:The "Soap Cure" for restless legs was first published, I believe, in an Ann Landers column several years ago. More recently, it has appeared in a column by syndicated health expert, Dr. Gott.
A reader writes, "The proper technique is simple. Unwrap a fresh bar of soap (don't use Dove) and discard the wrapper. It doesn't need to be a huge, bath-size bar; even the small bars common in hotels work for most people. Then place the unwrapped bar directly under the bottom sheet or on the bed where the legs are usually located. That's it.
"Some people may need to rub the legs with an extra bar of soap, but, in most instances, this is not necessary. The cramps are gone. Why? I haven't a clue."
Dr. Gott responds, "Dear Reader: Nor have I. But I am publishing your letter - which is one of dozens I have received since mentioning the soap cure for leg cramps - because the therapy is, apparently, an effective preventive for a common human malady. In such circumstances, we probably don't need an explanation of how the technique works, but it does."
Please respond to this post with your experiences, positive or negative!
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