Several years ago, a newspaper doctor's column -- maybe Dr. Gott -- recommended taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, an antioxidant that can be purchased OTC at vitamin stores, for restless leg syndrome. Nothing else had worked for my husband. Alpha Lipoic worked immediately and continues to work for him. His case was extremely severe and he has been able to ease it without any prescription meds.

I sometimes get the sensation of an itch that can't be scratched in the palms of my hands and soles of my feet. It's most annoying. If that happens, I take one alpha lipoic 300 mgs. If it's not better within 20 minutes, I take a second one and it has always relieved that very uncomfortable sensation.

Alpha Lipoic can cause urine to smell different, in the same way asparagus does for many people.

We did get our doctor's okay on this to make sure we weren't ignoring a problem that needed medical attention and that the supplement would not interact badly with any medication taken. The doc said it was all right and it has been a godsend. Compared to prescription medication, it's safe and inexpensive. The least expensive brands have worked just as well for us as the most expensive ones. The cheapest one costs about $8 a month.