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Remedy to treat restless legs syndrome
What can I do for RLS?
( 8 Oct 2007)
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Restless leg syndrome is also known as Ekborn syndrome. Mainly lower portion of leg is involved. Besides lower portion of leg, thighs and arms are also affected.
- Generally restless legs syndrome strikes almost in the night.The best thing are to walk around for relief.
- Taking warm bath before going to bed help in relaxation of muscles.
- Stretch your leg muscles like calves, hamstrings and butt before going to bed.
- Keeping bath soap under the keen at bedtime appears to be funny. But it works a lot.
- Moderate leg exercise in the morning is also helpful. Do not go for excess exercise. It may aggravate the symptoms.
- When symptom arises move your leg front and back.
- Iron supplements are helpful as iron deficiency may be the cause of RLS.
- Avoiding caffeine and tobacco products will be very beneficial.
- Massaging legs with sesame oil will give relief.
- Hot bag compression is also helpful.
- But while doing all these things get sure that RLS is not symptoms of any other disease.
- Also keep in mind that if the pain rest for many days, see your doctor.
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answered by R S on 16 Oct 2007, 4:18:41
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