Although restless leg syndrome is a chronic problem there are ways to treat it effectively. Treatment can reduce the amount of pain and hopefully control the problem. Treatment will vary from person to person and on the severity of the condition. If RLS is a symptom of an underlying condition the main condition may need to be treated before RLS can be resolved.
Lifestyle Changes
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You can help relieve your body of restless leg syndrome simply by making a few changes in your lifestyle. Often it is preferred to do it this way as it is easier and drug treatment is not required. Try these suggestions before you go onto any medication.
Get a good sleeping regime One of the main side effects of RLS is insomnia, the pain in your legs may cause you to find it difficult to sleep or wake in the night. By waking up at the same time each day regardless of how much sleep you may have had your body should find it easier to get to sleep the night before.
Exercise is good for every ones health and by taking regular but moderate exercise your body should feel less painful in the evenings. It will help blood flow through the legs and keep the oxygen levels high.
Reduce your caffeine intake Drinking less coffee especially near bed time can only help you. It will give your body the chance to rest and wind down. Drinking coffee during waking hours is recommended and coffee should be cut down on during the hours before bedtime.
Vitamin supplements Anemia can be a cause of RLS, but increasing the iron, vitamin b12 and folic acid intake into your body you should see decrease in the number of attacks. You can take these supplements in table form or you can eat more foods which are rich in these vitamins.
Medication
Muscle Relaxants will help you sleep better at night and reduce the chances of RLS. Although they don't help with the pain they will help make you sleepy which will aid you into getting a good nights rest when you do get an attack.
Sleeping Medication are similar to muscle relaxants, they will help make you drowsy and aid a restful nights sleep. They will also not help with pain, but there are other options to eliminate pain and the sensation in the legs.
Opioids are essentially a strong pain killer. It can help with mild to severe pain and can aid in the eliminating the tingling sensation in the legs. They can become addictive in high doses.