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Restless Legs Syndrome Cure
What will help RLS?
(24 Mar 2008)
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The muscles of the human body are designed to work under orders from the brain. The brain sends these orders and receives feedback through the nervous system. The nervous system itself is made up of many different nerves which conduct electrical signals to and from various parts of the body.
These impulses are used to control the body and also to receive sensory information from all parts of the body. When the nervous system malfunctions, the brain will not be able to control the body effectively. Nervous system damage could cause symptoms such as numbness, shooting pains, gain and loss of sensation, lack of muscle control and, in severe cases, paralysis of the area that is affected.
Restless leg syndrome is a condition where the nerves that control the muscles of the legs malfunction. This malfunction generates involuntary movements of the muscles in the legs. These movements often cause pain. Pain may also be caused by the improper reception of pain information from these parts of the body. Restless leg syndrome tends to display symptoms most often at night when the individual is resting or sleeping. Individuals with restless leg syndrome therefore suffer from lack of sleep and general pain in the lower part of their bodies. During the day time, the symptoms may subside and may disappear altogether.
The causes of restless leg syndrome have been narrowed down to hereditary causes and to problems with the level of a chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical which aids the passage of electrical signals through the body. A deficiency of dopamine may be one of the causes of restless leg syndrome.
Individuals may seek restless leg syndrome home remedies and restless leg syndrome natural treatment. These treatments do help to a certain extent. A lot of the time, restless leg syndrome tends to happen at night when immediate medical care is not easily available. Individuals may therefore use restless leg syndrome home remedies to help control or cure the problem. Individuals who experience restless leg syndrome symptoms are advised to try and walk around the room when they experience the problem as an immediate restless leg syndrome cure. This will help to boost circulation to the legs and may help with the condition. Many patients who suffer from restless leg syndrome also report improvements in their condition when they soak their affected leg in cool water. Water should not be cold, but should be just a few degrees cooler than room temperature. Many people have found this to be one of the effective restless leg syndrome remedies. Some people have found that sleeping on ones side in such a way that a pillow is placed between the knees of the individual could work as an effective restless leg syndrome cure. The logic behind this is that it is supposed to help improve circulation in the legs, particularly in an individual who has poor circulation to begin with. One of the causes of restless leg syndrome is poor circulation. This problem is more likely to cause numbness in the feet than any of the other restless leg syndrome symptoms.
There are certain things that tend to exacerbate the condition of restless leg syndrome. While these are not causes of restless leg syndrome, they may aggravate the problem. The consumption of caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol tend to aggravate the condition of restless leg syndrome. Patients who suffer from this condition should therefore stop their consumption of drinks that contain any of these products. Naturally, cigarette smoking should also be cut down as much as possible. Any other stimulants that an individual may be using should be cut down as well. One may consult with a doctor to check if any of the prescribed medications can affect the restless leg syndrome.
A few deficiencies have been identified as possible causes of restless leg syndrome. This includes a deficiency of certain vital nutrients and of iron in the body. Therefore, one should consume iron rich foods if this deficiency has been discovered. This will help with the treatment for restless leg syndrome.
An individual who suffers from restless leg syndrome should analyze his or her diet thoroughly. If any deficiency is noted in terms of vitamin or mineral intake, this should be corrected for a restless leg cure. Apart from this and the above mentioned restless leg syndrome home remedies, there is little one can do to alleviate the symptoms.
Restless leg syndrome may be temporary. Individuals who suffer from it should try and see if there are any obvious causes, especially dietary deficiencies that can be identified and cured. However, restless leg syndrome may require treatment from a doctor. At the very least, a visit to a doctor will help to pinpoint the various causes of restless leg syndrome in the patient. This helps with restless leg syndrome treatment as the deficiency can be properly dealt with. Extensive testing may be conducted by the doctor to ensure that the occurrence of restless leg syndrome is not a sign of some progressive nerve disorder. In some rare cases, nerve disorders can manifest themselves in the form of restless leg syndrome with this being an early symptom. Some of these disorders may be arrested through medication and physical therapy. It is therefore highly recommended to have this problem checked out at an early stage to ensure that it is not associated with some bigger problem that is developing in the individual’s system.
Restless leg syndrome has been found to be more common amongst pregnant women. This condition has been associated with anemia which tends to affect women during pregnancy. This is what causes restless leg syndrome in pregnancy. A pregnant woman undergoes many changes to her body chemistry during her pregnancy. This leads to imbalances which may cause anemia. Women should get their health checked up regularly. Anemia is harmful to the mother in that it reduces her energy levels because of diminished oxygen supply within the body. It may also harm the development of the child. Women who experience restless leg syndrome during pregnancy should have their blood work done immediately to identify the deficiency in their system which can then be taken care of by medications that are prescribed by the doctor who is overseeing the woman’s health care during this delicate period.
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answered by G M on 4 Jan 2011, 5:51:48
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Health advice for restless legs syndrome
Walking is a good natural cure for your restless legs. Avoid long walks and any form of strenuous physical work. Carrying or lifting heavy weights might increase the condition.
Reduce your caffeine consumption which may be contained in coffee, over-the-counter medicines, tea, chocolate and sodas. Tobacco contains nicotine and alcohol can have negative effects on your sleep pattern.
Some over-the-counter medications contain mild stimulants which give restless legs. Massage your legs at night and take a warm bath before you go to bed at night. You can also try soaking your legs in warm water before retiring to bed. Another effective alternative therapy for restless legs is to apply alternate hot and cold compresses to your legs. Either this method will give you relief or one of the compresses will sooth your jittery legs.
Eat nutritious foods and maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you are already having restless legs, then stress may aggravate it. So, try and stay calm and disciplined with the help of yoga and meditation.
If restlessness persist in your legs even after following these home remedies or it gives rise to other complications, consult your physician.
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answered by D D on 24 Mar 2008, 8:20:39
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