Help for RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome)
For anyone who has had the unfortunate experience of pins, needles, dull, throbbing aches in their legs, Restless Legs Syndrome is one of the most mis-understood and excruciating feelings in the world. When I was on Dialysis, I had RLS for months on end of the constant misery. Fotunately for me, my Dr.’s listened and helped me contain the RLS.
Now, there is breakthrough advice over on www.WebMD.com on how to treat RLS.
Some self-treatment can be helpful:
* avoid substances or foods that may be causing or worsening the problem.
* Any underlying medical conditions, such as anemia, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, kidney disease, thyroid disease, varicose veins, or Parkinson’s disease, should be treated.
* Daily drug treatment is usually recommended only for people who have RLS symptoms at least three nights a week, or as determined by your doctor.
Directly from WebMD:
Here are 10 steps you can take to lessen the symptoms of RLS and get you sleeping better.
Avoid or limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine all together or at least for several hours before bedtime.
Take medications (prescription and nonprescription) only as directed by your doctor.
Exercise every day.
Stretch your legs at the beginning and end of each day.
Massage your legs regularly.
Avoid eating a heavy meal close to bedtime.
Maintain a regular sleep schedule.
Avoid daytime naps.
Use your bed only for sleeping or sex.
Try not to use bedtime as worry time.
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