How to Keep Yourself from Being Restless

It's normal for people to be restless at the most awkward times e.g. at night, in a car or in an exam room. You just have to know how to avoid it in the first place.  

Steps:

1. Get to know yourself: When are you most restless? At Night? In the Morning? In the Afternoon? Getting to know these will help you more.
2. If you are more restless at night, then in the day, do a fair amount of exercise and eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.
3. If you are more restless in the Morning, then try and get out early to do your exercise.
4. Eating the right foods is one of the key points. If you eat chocolate or sugary stuff before bed, it's up to you to deal with your restlessness. Fruit and veggies give you energy but it's the right sort of energy.
5. Getting restless in a lesson or an exam is very annoying. You are trying to concentrate, while the other half of you is dying for exercise. If this happens in future, walk around before you line up for the lesson or exam but don't do this if it might make you late for the lesson/exam. Just exercise a lot the day before instead. Go down to your local gym, do, bike riding, or any other form of exercise.
   
   

Tips

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• The more you exercise, the less restless you will be.

Warnings

• Eating sugary foods like cake or chocolate before any long period of sitting or lying down is not a good idea.

 

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help

If you’re bothered by an overwhelming urge to move your legs when you lie down, or unpleasant tingling, aching, or itching sensations in your legs keep you up at night, you may have a sleep disorder known as restless legs syndrome (RLS). Fortunately, restless legs syndrome can be treated. Medical treatment, healthy lifestyle changes, and self-help remedies can help you quiet your restless legs so you and your partner can enjoy a peaceful and refreshing night’s sleep.

What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a recognized neurological disorder that can interfere with resting or falling asleep. If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), a typical night might look like this: You lie down in bed, ready to go to sleep, and just as your body begins to relax, the uncomfortable leg sensations begin. You try to ignore the crawling, tingling, or itching in your legs, hoping it will go away, but it only gets worse. You toss and turn for a while, but eventually the urge to move is overwhelming. You get out of bed to stretch and pace the floor and, for a moment, you find relief. But when you lie down again, the restless sensations in your legs start all over again.

Understanding restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Although restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common—many studies estimate that 1 out of 10 people have it—it hasn’t always been easy to find help and support. Unfortunately, many RLS sufferers never get proper treatment because it’s hard to explain and often misdiagnosed as being “nervous.” Other people—even doctors—may not take restless legs seriously, recognize the symptoms, or realize it’s a real medical condition. Those who haven’t experienced the distressing symptoms may not understand how severely restless legs syndrome can impact the quality of your life and that of your bed partner. 
The good news is that recent research has increased our understanding of restless legs syndrome (RLS), leading to more effective treatments. At the same time, restless legs syndrome is becoming more widely recognized. If you or your partner suffers from restless legs syndrome, there are plenty of options to help you find relief and get the sleep you need.

What causes restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

Experts believe that restless legs syndrome is caused by an imbalance of dopamine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells in the brain. Restless legs syndrome is usually genetic. About 60% of people with restless legs have a family member with the condition. Although anyone can have restless legs syndrome, it is more common in older adults and women. In fact, about 40% of mothers experience temporary restless legs syndrome during pregnancy. Health conditions such as diabetes, iron deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney failure can also trigger restless legs syndrome.

Signs and symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Not only are the signs and symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) different from person to person, they can be tricky to explain. Some describe the leg sensations as “creeping,” “prickling,” “burning,” “tingling,” or “tugging.” Others say it feels as if bugs are crawling up their legs, a fizzy soda is bubbling through their veins, or they have a “deep bone itch.”
The symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) can range from mildly annoying to severely disabling. You may experience the symptoms only once in a while, such as when you’re under a lot of stress, or restless legs may plague you every night. In severe cases of restless legs syndrome (RLS), you may experience symptoms in your arms as well as your legs.

• Leg discomfort and strong urge to move – Uncomfortable sensations deep within the legs, accompanied by a strong, often irresistible urge to move them. Many describe the sensations as tingling, jitteriness, a “creepy crawly” feeling, itching, or pulling.
• Rest triggers the symptoms – Leg pain is usually trigged by activity and relieved by rest, but with restless legs syndrome, the reverse is true. Restless leg symptoms start or become worse when you’re sitting, relaxing, or trying to rest.
• Symptoms get worse night – Restless legs syndrome (RLS) typically flares up at night, especially when you’re lying down. In more severe cases, the symptoms may begin earlier in the day, but they become much more intense at bedtime.
• Symptoms improve when you walk or move your legs – The uncomfortable sensations temporarily get better when you move, stretch, or massage your legs. The relief continues as long as you keep moving.
• Nighttime leg twitching – Many people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) also have periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), a sleep disorder that involves repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs during sleep. These leg movements further disrupt your sleep.

Do your symptoms indicate restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

How many of the questions below are true for you?

• When you sit or lie down, do you have a strong desire to move your legs?
• Does your desire to move your legs feel impossible to resist?
• Have you ever used the words unpleasant, creepy-crawly, creeping, itching, pulling, or tugging to describe your symptoms to others?
• Does your desire to move often occur when you are resting or sitting still?
• Does moving your legs make you feel better?
• Do you complain of these symptoms more at night?
• Do you keep your bed partner awake with the jerking movements of your legs?
• Do your ever have involuntary leg movements while you are awake?
• Are you tired or unable to concentrate during the day?
• Do any of your family members have similar complaints?
• Does a trip to the doctor only reveal that nothing is wrong and there is no physical cause for your discomfort?

If you answered "yes" to a majority of these questions, you may have RLS.
Source: Restless Legs Syndrom Foundation

Lifestyle treatments for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

There is a lot you can do to take care of restless legs syndrome yourself. Mild restless legs syndrome (RLS) can often be treated with lifestyle changes alone. The following daytime habits can help reduce the frequency and severity of your restless legs symptoms.

• Sleep better by sticking to a regular sleep schedule. Fatigue can worsen the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS), so doing what it takes to get enough sleep is crucial. Try hitting the sack at the same time every night, allowing plenty of time for winding down (try warm baths or reading in bed).
• Exercise in moderation. Daily activity, including moderate aerobic exercise and lower-body resistance training, can significantly reduce the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Swim, go for a walk, take the stairs, or spend a few minutes doing jumping jacks. Keep in mind that excessive exercise—like training for a marathon—can actually make restless legs syndrome worse.
• Cut back on caffeine. Caffeine often makes the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) worse. Try reducing or eliminating your consumption of coffee, tea, soft drinks, and caffeine-containing foods such as chocolate.
• Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Many people with restless legs syndrome find that their symptoms improve when they stop drinking and smoking.
• Consider dietary supplements. Check with a doctor or nutritionist to find out if you’re low on iron, vitamin B, folic acid, or magnesium. Deficiencies can bring on restless legs syndrome (RLS).
• Lose weight. If you’re overweight, dropping the extra pounds can often relieve or lessen the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS).
• Try practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation. Stress can make RLS symptoms worse. Daily stretching and meditation can promote relaxation and alleviate restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Keep a sleep diary of restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms

Click here to download Helpguide’s sleep diary. Logging changes in your diet, lifestyle, sleep habits, and routine might help you and your doctor make helpful changes to combat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Self-help treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Living well with restless legs syndrome (RLS) means knowing how to manage situations where you must be still. The following tips and tricks will help you control restless legs syndrome so it doesn’t control you.

• Pressure can help relieve the discomfort of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Try wearing compression socks or stockings or wrap your legs in bandages (but not so tight you’ll cut off circulation).
• Try sleeping with a pillow between your legs. It may prevent nerves in your legs from compressing.
• Try to find or create a work setting where you can be active. If you work at an office, look into a desk that lets you stand and type.
• Tell friends, family, and coworkers why you have to move more than others. They’ll likely be accommodating and want to help you create a healthy environment.
• Choose an aisle seat at movies and on planes so that you can get up and move.
• Give yourself stretch breaks at work and during long car rides.

Stretches for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Simple stretching can help stop the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in their tracks. Here’s a handful to help you get started.

• Calf stretch – Stretch out arms so that palms are flat against a wall and elbows are nearly straight. Keep right knee slightly bent and step back a foot or two with left leg, positioning the heel and foot flat on the floor. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Now bend left knee while still keeping the heel and foot flat on the floor. For a deeper stretch, move foot back a bit farther. Switch legs and repeat.
• Front thigh stretch – Stand parallel to a wall for balance. Keep one leg straight and bend other knee and hold ankle to pull your heel up toward your buttock. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat.
• Hip stretch – Stand facing a chair, with the back for the chair against a wall for support. Raise left foot up and rest it flat on the chair, with knee bent. (Or try placing your foot on a stair while holding the railing for balance.) Keeping spine as neutral as possible, press pelvis forward gently until you feel a stretch at the top of the right thigh. Your pelvis will move forward only a little. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat.

Tips for relieving restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms in the moment

• Get up and walk around
• Take a cold shower
• Soak in a hot tub
• Massage your legs

• Take an over-the-counter pain reliever
• Distract yourself with a game or activity
• Apply hot or cold packs to your legs
• Do leg stretches and exercises

Treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

If self-help doesn’t relieve your restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms, you may benefit from visiting a doctor or a sleep specialist.

Diagnosing restless legs syndrome (RLS)

While there are no laboratory tests that can determine if you have restless legs syndrome, your doctor can diagnose it by reviewing your medical history and conducting a physical exam. To diagnose restless legs syndrome (RLS), your doctor will request:

• A complete medical history
• A survey to see if anyone else in your family has similar symptoms
• A diagnostic interview, to rule out other medical conditions
• A blood test for low iron levels

Your doctor may also review the medications you’re taking. Some prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs can make the symptoms of restless legs syndrome worse.

Medications that can make restless legs syndrome (RLS) worse

• Over-the-counter sleeping pills
• Antihistamines (found in many cold and allergy pills such as Benadryl, NyQuil, and Dimetapp)
• Anti-nausea medications (such as Antivert, Compazine, and Dramamine)
• Calcium channel blockers (used for high blood pressure and heart problems)
• Antidepressants (such as Prozac, Effexor, and Lexapro)
• Antipsychotics (used for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia)

If a medical condition, such as an iron deficiency, diabetes, or nerve damage is triggering your restless legs syndrome, treating the underlying problem may relieve your RLS symptoms. But if there is no underlying condition and lifestyle changes don’t bring enough relief, you may need medication to reduce the restlessness in your legs.

Medication as treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

No single medication works for everyone with restless legs syndrome (RLS). In fact, a drug that relieves one person’s restless legs may actually make your symptoms worse. In addition, many people with restless legs syndrome find that even medications that work initially become less effective over time.
It’s also important to be aware of potential side effects, such as nausea, headache, and daytime sleepiness. If you struggle with compulsive shopping, gambling, or binge eating there is also a risk that medication for restless legs syndrome (RLS) could make these problems worse.

Before using medication for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Have you…

• given self-help a fair shot at non-medication treatments?
• considered how medication side effects may impact your life?
• weighed the pros and cons of medication vs. lifestyle changes?
• talked to your doctor about existing health conditions and drugs you’re taking?

Parkinson’s medication for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Two medications have been have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of restless legs syndrome:

• pramipexole (Mirapex)
• ropinirole (Requip)

These medications, originally used to treat Parkinson’s disease, reduce the amount of motion in your legs by boosting your dopamine levels or mimicking its effect in the brain. Other Parkinson’s drugs that are sometimes used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) include Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa), cabergoline and pergolide. Side effects of Parkinson's medications for restless legs syndrome include nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue, and an increased risk of heart disease.

Other common medications for restless legs syndrome (RLS)

• Prescription painkillers (such as codeine, oxycodone, Vicodin, and Percocet) can provide relief in severe, unrelenting cases of restless legs syndrome. However, prescription painkillers can be addictive. Side effects include nausea, dizziness, and constipation.
• Sleep medications and muscle relaxants (such as Ambien, Sonata, and Klonopin) can help you sleep better if the symptoms of restless legs syndrome keep you up at night. However, these medications do not eliminate the leg sensations and can cause daytime drowsiness.
• Anti-seizure medications (such as Neurontin, Tegretol, and Epitol) can be effective for painful daytime symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Side effects include dizziness and drowsiness.

 

Restless Legs Syndrome natural treatment with supplements, vitamins, herbs, exercise, and weight loss

About 5 percent of the U.S. adult population is affected by restless legs syndrome. RLS is defined by four essential criteria needed for clinical diagnosis which are established by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group.

These signs and symptoms are:

1. The urge to move the legs, usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs. While symptoms can vary from person to person, they are generally described as an urge to move the legs accompanied by burning, creeping, crawling, aching, tingling, or tugging sensations in the legs.
2. Symptoms are worse during rest or inactivity
3. Symptoms are partially or totally relieved by movement such as walking or stretching.
4. Symptoms are worse at night with periodic limb movements.

As a direct result, patients may experience daytime tiredness, mood disturbance, and inability to perform daily activities, which can have a substantial negative impact on quality of life. The dopamine neurotransmitter system appears to be mostly involved with this condition. Restless legs syndrome is mostly thought of as a condition that affects adults, but it is also fairly common in children and teenagers. Older men who suffer from RLS at night are almost twice as likely to have erectile dysfunction as those without the condition. The mechanisms underlying the association between RLS and erectile dysfunction could be caused by hypofunctioning of the brain chemical dopamine in the central nervous system, which is associated with both conditions

Natural treatment of restless legs syndrome
Reduce or eliminate coffee including decaf, tea, cola beverages, cocoa from all sources including chocolate.
Stop or reduce smoking and drinking alcohol.
Reduce or eliminate any type of stimulant, including herbal teas, dietary supplements -- especially those of a stimulating nature such as tyrosine, SAM-e, phenylalanine, St. John's wort, most of the sexually stimulating herbs -- and over the counter cold medicines -- particularly cold medicines. 

Exercise and movement help a lot. Take long, daily walks for at least an hour, especially in the morning. The more tired your body becomes, the better you will sleep and the less likely your legs will move in bed. If you can, walk several hours a day.
Perhaps massage, warm or cold baths, and acupuncture could benefit.
Weight loss could help.

Follow the suggestions on how to sleep deeper.

Some herbal remedies and supplements that may help:

An herb to try is valerian root. 

We have also received emails that mucuna pruriens taken in the morning may be helpful.
Magnesium mineral may be of some benefit to some individuals.

A case study of two individuals showed D Ribose supplement to be of benefit.
Some people claim treatment with vitamin B may reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of nocturnal leg cramps but more research is needed to determine whether B vitamins really work or make it worst in some people. B vitamin supplements are best taken in the early part of the day in a low dose. I suspect high doses of B vitamins could cause insomnia. If you have been taking B vitamins or multivitamins and you still have symptoms, stop them all for a while to see if your symptoms improve.

I am not sure if kava is helpful but it is worth a try.
Good Night Rx is a formula that helps with sleep. I have not tested it for restless legs syndrome, but it helps one sleep deeper. Take one capsule three to four hours before bed on an empty stomach.
Iron pills may be a treatment for RLS in some people.

I am very sensitive to any caffeine. I get restless leg syndrome from any caffeine -- even in regular tea, cocoa, chocolate, regular cola, regular coffee, etc. 

   Yes, some people are very sensitive to caffeine and have sleep disruption from even small amounts.

My husband and I both have some problems with RLS, but his is worse than mine. We have found that a calcium / magnesium supplement (300 mg calcium and 200 mg magnesium) a day plus an extra 200mg of magnesium at dinner controls the RLS for us, in addition to trying to eat more dark green leafy vegetables. Thanks for your website, it is very helpful.
   If anyone else has benefited from a combination of calcium and magnesium, do let me know.

Exercise and physical activity
Dr. Marco Tulio de Mello and colleagues at Federal University of Sao Paulo-UNIFESP evaluated the effects of acute intensive exercise on sleep patterns in 22 volunteers with periodic leg movements, which are often associated with restless legs syndrome. Eleven subjects continued with 72 physical training sessions for roughly the next 6 months. Reductions in periodic leg movements were observed after both intensive and regular physical exercise. Intensive exercise increased sleep efficiency (actual time asleep) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and reduced wake time after sleep onset. Chronic physical exercise increased sleep efficiency and REM sleep and reduced sleep latency (time to takes to fall asleep). The release of beta-endorphins, opioid compounds that provide a feeling of well-being, after acute intensive exercise are associated with reduced periodic leg movements levels. Med Sci Sports Exercise 2009.

D-ribose benefits restless legs syndrome.
We report on two affected male individuals, a father and son, ages 71 and 47, from a family in which three generations with RLS. To evaluate any potential benefit of D-ribose in this condition, each individual orally consumed 5-g doses of D-ribose daily at different trial stages. Each stage lasted 3 weeks with a 2-week washout period between stages. The initial stage involved a single 5 gm dose of D-ribose consumed at breakfast. Throughout the second stage, D-ribose was taken at breakfast and lunch. In the third stage, D-ribose was taken at all meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Diaries by the subjects pertaining to their documentation and severity of restless legs syndrome symptoms was compiled. During the initial stage both men reported a general feeling of more energy and less fatigue, most notably after exercise, without any significant changes in their symptoms. With the increase in the daily dose of D-ribose, in the second stage, their leg twitching and the feeling to move during the day was reduced for 1 subject, and rarely present in the other. Both still experienced the unpleasant sensations during the night. However, during the final stage, a further increase in the daily dose of D-ribose eliminated their daily symptoms and the symptoms at night were of a lesser degree and had a later occurrence. Both men reported that D-ribose did not totally eliminate their discomfort, but the severity and onset of symptoms affecting their quality of life was substantially improved with D-ribose without any adverse reactions. J Altern Complement Med. 2008.

Iron supplements
The purpose of this study was to determine if symptomatic RLS patients with low-normal serum ferritin levels benefit from oral iron replacement. This was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study. Eligible patients were randomized to oral iron therapy vs. appearance-matched placebo and followed over a 12 week period. After 12 weeks, IRLS scores decreased more in the treatment arm  than in the placebo arm. Ferritin levels increased more in the treatment arm than in the placebo arm. We observed a nonsignificant trend toward improved quality of life in the treated patients. This is the first double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to demonstrate statistically significant improvement in RLS symptoms using oral iron therapy in patients with low-normal ferritin. The findings from this study suggest that additional larger randomized placebo-controlled trials of iron as treatment for patients with low-normal ferritin are warranted. Efficacy of oral iron in patients with restless legs syndrome and a low-normal ferritin: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Sleep Med. 2009 Febrary. Wang J, O'Reilly B, Venkataraman R, Mysliwiec V, Mysliwiec A. Department of Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040A Fitzsimmons Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States.

Iron (ferrous sulfate) 325 mg in patients with serum ferritin levels <50 µg per dL. Ideal means of administration has not been established. Oral treatment may take several months to be effective and may be poorly tolerated. 

Magnesium mineral supplement use
Magnesium therapy for periodic leg movements-related insomnia and restless legs syndrome: an open pilot study.

Periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS), with or without symptoms of a restless legs syndrome (RLS), may cause sleep disturbances. Anecdotal observations have shown that oral magnesium therapy may ameliorate symptoms in patients with moderate RLS. We report on an open clinical and polysomnographic study in 10 patients suffering from insomnia related to PLMS or mild-to-moderate RLS. Magnesium was administered orally at a dose of 12.4 mmol in the evening over a period of 4-6 weeks. Following magnesium treatment, PLMS associated with arousals (PLMS-A) decreased significantly. Sleep efficiency improved. Our study indicates that magnesium treatment may be a useful alternative therapy in patients with mild or moderate RLS-or PLMS-related insomnia. Sleep. 1998. Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany.

Valerian root herb
A prospective, triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel design was used to compare the efficacy of valerian with placebo on sleep quality and symptom severity in patients with RLS. Thirty-seven participants were randomly assigned to receive 800 mg of valerian or placebo for 8 weeks. The primary outcome of sleep was sleep quality with secondary outcomes including sleepiness and RLS symptom severity. The results of this study suggest that the use of 800 mg of valerian for 8 weeks improves symptoms of RLS and decreases daytime sleepiness in patients that report an Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score of 10 or greater. Valerian may be an alternative treatment for the symptom management of RLS with positive health outcomes and improved quality of life. Altern Ther Health Med. 2009 Mar-Apr. Does valerian improve sleepiness and symptom severity in people with restless legs syndrome? University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Email - This is not a study on valerian, just me and 2 other people that have RLS. I have been troubled with it for 15 years. When I sit down to relax is when it becomes a problem. Valerian is the only natural thing I have found that works. I take no other medications. I thought this might be of some interest to you. In talking with the few people that use valerian as I do for restless legs syndrome I found we were using it the same way. If the problem started we could take 2 to 3 capsules, 150 mgs each and the problem would go away in about 30 to 45 minutes. If I felt the problem before bedtime I would take 2 to 3 capsules 45 minutes to 1 hour before bed. valerian is not used as a daily thing, only if the restless legs syndrome was problematic. When at work and I was sitting it would cause problems also. I did the same, 2 to 3 capsules and it went away in about 30 to 45 minutes. I would try other things to make it go away also so I didn’t have the use the valerian, getting up and walking it off worked but was not useful if you were trying to go to sleep, but at work it was ok. Then if the RLS returned I would use the valerian. I would take hot shower and take the Valerian if it woke me up from sleep. I am a light sleeper so it was easy for the symptoms from restless legs syndrome to wake me.

Obesity and weight loss
People who are obese have an increased risk of developing RLS. In a study of more than 88,000 U.S. adults, Dr. Xiang Gao at Harvard Medical School discovered that obese men and women were more percent more likely to have RLS than normal-weight study participants. Abdominal obesity, in particular, was strongly linked to RLS risk. Dr. Xiang Gao thinks there are multiple mechanisms through which excess weight contributes to the neurological disorder. Neurology, April 7, 2009.

Causes of restless legs syndrome
RLS is an intolerable internal feeling of itching or creeping sensations in the legs that forces the affected person to move his or her legs to get relief. It usually occurs at the end of the day in bed or when seated. Primary restless leg syndrome probably has some genetic basis. Secondary causes include iron deficiency, neurologic lesions, pregnancy (folate deficiency or high level of estrogen?) diabetes, and uremia. Other possible causes include fibromyalgia, thyroid disease, B12 deficiency, and varicose veins. Symptoms may be induced or exacerbated by medications such as antidepressants, lithium, and dopamine antagonists (neuroliptics, metoclopramide), and H2 blockers. Caffeine also has been implicated in the worsening of symptoms.

   People who suffer from this condition often have debilitating psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety, which may cause the restless legs syndrome or be a result of the lack of sleep. Other risk factors are heavy smoking, unemployment status, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), arthritis, and diabetes. Sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be other risk factors, along with difficulty falling asleep (taking more than 30 minutes), driving while drowsy and excessive daytime fatigue. Subjects with self-reported restless leg syndrome also have a higher incidence of being late for work, missing work, making errors at work and missing social events because of fatigue more often than those without it.

Cure Restless Leg Syndrome

Natural Cures for Restless Nights

Restless nights are often implicated in daytime impairment, like difficulty concentrating and performing activities of daily living. If an adult has difficulty maintaining sleep for three nights out of the week, he may have clinical insomnia, characterized by being unable to fall asleep, waking too early, or waking frequently throughout the night. Research shows that establishing healthy sleep habits, and supplementing diet with specific herbs or vitamins, can be effective at treating chronic restlessness at night. Avoiding certain substances, like caffeine and alcohol, in the hours before bedtime has been shown to help, as well.

Do Restless Legs Affect the Knees?

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) occurs in about 10 percent of the population in the United States, according to the RLS Foundation. While many have mild forms, it can adversely affect the lives of many. Those who are affected may have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep or feel tired during the day. This can interfere in daily activities. Many describe RLS as a need to move the legs with many strange sensations occurring in the bottom half of their legs, not their knees.

Restless Leg Relief

Restless leg syndrome is a condition in which your legs are unable to be still while sitting or lying down. Your legs may experience creeping and crawling sensations or a burning that radiates throughout the legs. Legs may "walk off' the bed while sleeping and you may only feel comfortable when standing or moving. There are a few ways to get relief from restless leg syndrome.

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Diets for Restless Legs

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is known as a neurological condition accompanied by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs. This urge to move is usually associated with uncomfortable sensations described as creeping, gnawing, creepy-crawly or itchy. RLS symptoms usually occur when you are lying down. RLS symptoms usually improve when you begin to move your legs, and worsen when you stop. RLS symptoms are worse in the evening, especially when you are lying down for long periods. While medications exist, there are several changes you can make to your diet to help manage your RLS.

 

Foods for Restless Legs

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes sleep disturbances. Because RLS may be caused by an abnormality in brain chemistry, some doctors may prescribe medication to control the symptoms. However, a simple change of diet to increase essential minerals deficient in the body may be enough to alleviate the condition without the risk of side effects and expenses of seeing a doctor. A variety of foods can be taken to treat RLS.

Cures for Restless Legs From Withdrawal

Restless Leg Syndrome, or RLS, is a condition marked by the uncontrollable urge to move your legs. RLS is a common effect of opiate withdrawal that can aggravate other symptoms like insomnia, irritability and overall stress. Fortunately, there are a number of over-the-counter medications and supplements that can help treat restless legs caused by opiate withdrawal.

Exercises for Restless Legs

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) makes you feel like getting up and moving around while you are sitting or lying down. Walking around temporarily can sometimes relieve the symptoms. This condition can affect both genders and can start at any time and become progressively worse. People affected by this condition have disrupted sleep patterns and often feel extremely drowsy. Medications, along with exercise and lifestyle changes, can help you manage RLS.

Homeopathic Cures for Restless Legs

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that causes the sufferer to feel an irresistible urge to move his limbs; usually RLS affects the legs but occasionally it can affect the torso or arms as well. Activity temporarily stops the urge. RLS worsens at rest and in the evening or at night. There is no known cause for the condition.

Herbs for Restless Legs

Restless leg syndrome is characterized by uncomfortable sensations in your legs whenever you are in a prone position. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) can affect adult women and men. Symptoms include creeping, crawling, tingling, burning, aching and jittery sensations that make you want to get up and move around for relief. The condition is caused by heredity factors, stress, pregnancy, connective tissue disorders, iron deficiency, kidney failure and peripheral neuropathy. Some herbs can alleviate RLS symptoms.

Restless Limb Syndrome

If you consistently have a problem keeping your legs in the same position for an extended period of time, you may have a condition known as restless limb syndrome. Those with this condition may feel extremely uncomfortable in positions where the legs are unmoving.

Relief for Restless Legs

Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which a person is bothered by a tingling sensation in their legs or a feeling similar to something crawling all over them. It is actually a disorder involving the central nervous system. The condition makes the one affected want to move the legs in a subconscious need to stop the feeling.

Herbal Alternatives for Restless Legs

Often characterized by tingling, restlessness, numbness and overall leg discomfort, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is considered a sleep disorder. Mostly occurring at night, restless leg syndrome causes great discomfort during sleep with an almost uncontrollable urge to move the legs and keep shifting the body around. Along with lifestyle changes, herbal treatment alternatives can relieve this problem, including passionflower, valerian and skullcap.

Natural Cure for Restless Legs

Burning, pain and crawling sensations may make you feel like you need to constantly be moving your legs at night. If this happens to you, you may have a condition known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Although prescriptions are available to RLS sufferers, you may find relief just by using natural treatment methods.

What Are the Cures for Restless Legs syndrome?

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a condition where a person's legs become twitchy or painful when they are at rest. This is a common condition for pregnant women, but can also affect other people. The symptoms, which can range from burning to a feeling of having your leg "fall asleep" to an uncontrollable urge to move, affect all people at different rates of intensity. Symptoms can be managed through various means.

Restless Legs Information

Restless leg syndrome is neurological in nature. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, as many as 12 million people in the United States suffer from restless leg syndrome. Other researchers believe the numbers to be higher if those with mild symptoms were included. Restless leg syndrome is more prevalent in women than men.

Restless Mind Syndrome

The mind is constantly on the go whether you're awake or asleep; it never rests. When a particular project calls for complete concentration, and your mind would rather wander all over the place despite your best efforts to rein it in, then you are experiencing restless mind syndrome. Everyone is unsettled by this problem occasionally, but there are a few easy steps to follow to improve focus and drive.

Natural Cures for Restless Legs

Restless legs or restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a person to feel as though he must constantly move his legs in order to feel comfortable. Symptoms are often more apparent when the person is lying down or in the same position for an extended period of time. Although medications can be prescribed to control the uncomfortable sensations in the legs, you can speak to your doctor about natural cures as well.

What Is Jumping Leg Syndrome?

Jumping leg syndrome (more commonly know as restless legs syndrome) is characterized by the overwhelming desire to move one's legs. The urge to move becomes more uncomfortable the longer one resists. Jumping leg syndrome starts when the sufferer is trying to rest while lying down or when sleeping. The discomfort and restless leg movements can be intense enough to wake the sufferer out of a sound sleep.

 

Natural Cures for the Relief of Restless Leg Syndrome

People who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) feel uncomfortable sensations in their legs. This is especially true when lying down or trying to rest. Many have different sensations in their legs described as anywhere from just unpleasant to sometimes even painful. The more common characteristic is a constant urge to move the legs. Many people are now trying natural ways to deal with RLS.

 

How to Cure Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an uncomfortable condition, in which sufferers experience leg pain while sitting or lying. Moving the legs normally eases symptoms. As a result, people who live with RLS generally have difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Fortunately, there are different ways to treat the condition and diminish symptoms. In turn, sufferers are able to sit or lie down without feeling uncomfortable.

 

Restless Legs & Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that can be taken as a supplement to help restless leg syndrome by relaxing the muscles. Discover how Epsom salts can help restless leg syndrome with information from a chiropractor in this free video on health and injury treatments.

 

Electric Nerve Stimulation for Restless Legs

Electric nerve stimulation is one treatment option for restless legs syndrome, a neurological disorder, but oral medication has proven very effective, as well. Find treatment for RLS with helpful information from a practicing neurologist in this free video on health conditions.

Electric Nerve Stimulation for Restless Legs

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a central nervous system disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs or other limbs and interferes with sleep. The exact cause of RLS is not known, and it may occur for no known reason or be the result of another underlying medical condition or treatment. A variety of treatments exist for RLS, including massage, hot compresses, mineral supplementation, medications and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS. A TENS unit is a device that is attached to the skin in order to send electrical signals to certain parts of the body. TENS is believed to…

How to Calm Restless Legs

It's frustrating: You're tired, you go to bed, and your legs won't stay still. It's called Restless Leg Syndrome, and it's surprisingly common. There are some remedies that have been tried, tested and found worthy.

Is your baby not sleeping properly? Is he/ she quite restless? Is your baby throwing around their legs a lot? This may all sound very common a reaction from babies. But this is ironical when it comes to baby care. When you think it to be just nothing, it turns out to be a critical and complicated situation. When you notice any such symptoms in your baby, it means there is a need to consult a doctor. Your child might be suffering with RLS. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder, which gives creepy, crawly, itchy sensation accompanied by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs. The uneasiness aggravates as the day falls and it restricts the sufferer from sleeping. Therefore it is also known as ‘sleep or evening disorder’ and experts refer to it as “Ekbom’s syndrome”. In children, this disorder is associated with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder that results due to inattention. We can also associate RLS with Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. This disorder can prove out to be too irritable for your baby if it is not attended at the earliest and cured.

Restless Legs Syndrome In Infants

Diagnosis
Diagnosis of the syndrome depends upon the manifestation of physical symptoms, child’s description of what they feel and a polysomnogram showing typical limb movements.

Causes
RLS in adults could be due to many reasons. But in children, RLS is mostly due to deficiency of iron content in the body. Genetic predisposition can also be a reason for children to suffer from the syndrome, and at times it can be the combined affect that leads to the syndrome.

Symptoms
Being offensive, absent-mindedness, inability to sleep at night, are few of the behavioral symptoms shown by children suffering from RLS. This all might be accompanied with pains and aches. These symptoms might be considered as a psychiatric disorder and might lead to misdiagnosis, increasing the risk. If your child is suffering from restlessness and agitations in the evening and fails to get sleep continuously then it should be taken as an alarming situation. If the family has any history of RLS, then the babies are at larger risk of getting the syndrome.

Precaution & Treatment
There are several opinions regarding the treatment or precautions to be taken to curb the affect of the disorder. There are several opinions and suggestions because RLS shows overlapping symptoms of PMLD and ADHD, so when it comes to medication, the medical practitioners experiment various drugs and methods on the patient. This uncertainty and cluelessness may lead to other complications. So it is always better to take precautions than opt for some cure. The iron content in infants should be regularly measured and taken care of. If required, food supplements and multivitamin tablets can be provided. There should be a routine life maintained for your child. There should be a time for everything, their sleep, food, play, etc. but the precaution and treatment of RLS is not at all a cake walk. Firstly detect the symptoms of the syndrome, which calls in for a lot of alertness and care on part of the parents.