Any one know how to get temporary relief from Restless leg syndrome?
Friday, March 13th, 2009 at
4:51 am
jamie l asked:
it’s keeping me up at night and making it very hard to function during the day
it’s keeping me up at night and making it very hard to function during the day
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Moving the affected body part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief
Walk before you go to bed
Put feet in cool water
Try a heating pad
Take two aspirins before bedtime
Don’t eat a big meal late
Lower your stress level
Rub your legs with an electric ********. Some people say this reduces symptoms; in a few people, however, it could make symptoms worse.
Massage legs before bed
Don’t use alcohol as a sedative
Stop or dramatically reduce caffeine
Quit smoking
I have heard that codeine can help, but that is not something it is safe to take regularly. My husband suffered with it really badly when he had a job where he was on his feet all day. Now that he has changed jobs, it’s not nearly so bad.
there are 2 perscription drugs for RLS.I’ve been on requip for seceral years,I have acute RLS.It works great,I can’t remember the other,but basicly it’s the same as the first.
Usually, a couple of Excedrin do it for me, but mine only happens once in a while. They do have a prescription available for those that suffer with it at least three or more times a week. Fortunately, it hasn’t gotten that bad yet.
I saw a news piece that says that RLS may be hereditary. I mentioned that to my mom and learned that she had it when she was younger, but that it went away. I have been suffering with it for years and never knew she had it.
I have tried taking mild pain medication and sleeping pills, but this seems to exacerbate the problem. I found that on days that I am most active and have a regular exercise routine, especially using my legs, then I don’t have the problem. I also do some calf stretching and massaging right before bed. Also, if I try reading until I fall asleep, then it helps.