EP 1097 – Restless Leg

Have You Ever Had The Sensation That Your Legs Are Unable To Relax When Trying To Go To Bed At Night?

Has it kept you awake or even made you pace the floors trying to get them to stop tingling?

If yes, you may have experienced Restless Leg Syndrome.

This is no joking matter for many people. Some research shows that Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) may affect 3 – 15% of the general population.

When I first experienced it, I was pregnant.  I was awake for 3 days straight.  It had me beside myself and stressed out trying to find ways to get them to relax.  When I asked the doctor, his response was that he didn’t know what it was or what could be causing it and that I should just try and get some sleep. 

It wasn’t till I found a name for this on-line that I knew what I was dealing with

Since then, I have experienced it a few times each year – especially when I get over-tired. 

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency By Dealing With Restless Leg Syndrome:

Ensure that it is not a reaction to a medication that you may be taking

Avoid getting over-tired or stressed out

Try massage, relaxation techniques and stretches to prepare your body for sleeping

Remove caffeine and other stimulants from your diet

If nothing seems to work, check with your doctor, as there are a variety of medications that may be useful in reducing the symptoms and allow for a better sleep

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