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“How to Stop Restless Leg Syndrome

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By Alicia Bodine
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If you can’t seem to stop moving your legs moving around, or your legs are experiencing pain or discomfort on a regular basis, you could have Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). This syndrome has now become more widely recognized, which means that there are many new treatments for it. If you have Restless Leg Syndrome, you can put a stop to it.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
Leg stretches Body pillow Calcium Magnesium Zinc Hot bath Heating pad Medications
Step
1
Stretch your legs before you go to bed. You will need to spend at least 10 to 15 minutes stretching out your legs. This alone has been known to get rid of restless leg syndrome. This is because most people experience symptoms as the night when their legs are cramping up, and stretching prevents this.

Step
2
Place a body pillow between your legs when you go to bed at night. You will need to be either on your left side or your right side. Lying on your back can contribute to Restless Leg Syndrome, so by laying on your side with your legs apart, you can eliminate all symptoms of RLS.

Step
3
Take calcium, magnesium and zinc supplement before bed. These minerals will stop your muscles from cramping up when taken on a regular basis.

Step
4
Stay away from caffeine products after dinner. Stop using alcohol and tobacco altogether. These affect many things in your body and will make you more susceptible to cramping.

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5
Take a hot bath or use a heating pad on your legs before going to sleep. The heat will stimulate circulation and keep your legs from cramping up.

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6
Get a prescription from your doctor. Your doctor may choose to put you on something like Clonazepam and Diazepam. These drugs have side effects, so you should try all of the other steps first.”

Sometimes a good massage therapist specializing in this condition is helpful.