Although there is no way to prevent restless legs syndrome, it may help to avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarette smoking.
Treatment of restless legs syndrome depends on the severity of your symptoms. If your symptoms are mild, simply exercising, stretching or massaging your legs, or taking a hot bath may bring relief. Lifestyle changes also may help, especially following a balanced diet and avoiding caffeine, alcohol and cigarette smoking. If your restless legs syndrome is...
Read moreLet’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless... Read more »
A study in the October 15, 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that there was a greater risk and higher prevalence... Read more »
I have blogged about the importance of exercise in some of my previous entries, “Exercise your Pelvic Floor – You Owe It to... Read more »
The Kegel is a simple exercise that has gained a lot of attention over the past 15 years. Magazines write about how important it is for... Read more »
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of... Read more »
RLS sufferer Cari Lendrum recommends:Try Cari’s “RLS Squats!” – To do this exercise, start off in a standing position and then bend your... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Ekbom’s syndrome, refers to an unpleasant feeling in the legs that typically occurs in the evening,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS; AkathisiaTreatmentThere is no known cure for restless leg syndrome.Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The first step in treating a patient who complains of sleeplessness and restless legs syndrome is to try to improve sleep and eliminate possible... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
Goals of TreatmentThe most important goal in treatment of restless legs syndrome is the cessation of symptoms during rest and the ensuing end to the... Read more »