what else can i do to fix restless leg syndrome?
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Its really awful, people who dont have it, have no idea! The best help I have found, is 1 taking a hot shower or bath, right befor bed. While in the shower or bath, do some leg bends, briskley rub your legs, as hard as u can massage in the back calf area, rub the vein area behind both knees, when done rub your legs down with a peppermint lotion or creme, the peppermint feels very soothing, also the rubbing and massage u did will promote much better circulation. Also if u dont mind the taste u can add ice and lemon to help, tonic water is very good, has quinine in it, I had been given quinine pills by my dr. but even she suggested I use them as least as possible, they are not all that good for people, have been responsible for even some deaths, I will no longer ever use them, but the above has all been a big help for me, I can lay down without feeling I must move my legs all night! I hope this is help for u also, and happy holidays too!!!
724482
Go to a neurologist like I had to before your legs become numb and you lose sensation like my left leg did. There's medications out there to give relief. That I didnt know.
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What you are describing is called restless leg syndrome. It can be very annoying and won't let you sleep. I know because I, too , have CF and Fibromyalgia. It is great that your fibro is in remission but I am afraid to tell you that it will come back. Good Luck and Good Health\nAsk your doctor about this and he will prescribe a med for you to cope.
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I had the same problem for years and years, it's horrible and I was unable to point my toes or curl them , but I would awaken every one or two hours with cramps in my left calf. Prozac 20 milligrams has helped me to be able to do what I couldn't and I used Ambien (expensive though) to sleep. The Prozac might give you headaches when you're awake as well as nausea but for me it was worth it in order to stop the spasm/ cramps in my legs and be able to sleep a whole night through.
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Leg cramps...\nAdd some rock salt to a bucket of hot water and a bucket of cold water ( running tap water is also ok ). Dip ur legs alternatively in the buckets for 5 mins each. This should feel u relaxed
536597
Potassium helps with leg cramps sometimes.  Eat bananas or get some pills...
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Take off all your clothes and lay on the Bed for a few minutes to see if it go away. May try stretching the leg some too. It could be a pinched nerve and should be OK in a few days. I not sure what you feel, but, you know your Body better than anyone. IF, it not feel right to you soon, you may want to see a Doctor just to play it safe. Many problems can start out feeling like nothing and slowly progress into a major disabling condition.
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me, too. It has been going on for a while now. I actually fall asleep at work sometimes, or am close to being in physical pain trying not to.\n\nI asked for help on here too, and got lots of good advice--the best I thought was that I should get more exercise. I bet that really would help. Only problem is==>too tired to start. When I get home all I want to do is crash.\n\nI have been thinking about going to the doc to rule out anything like diabetes, or thyroid probs, or hormones, or God forbid, cancer, lupus, etc. There are SO many physical causes for tiredness including depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, and so on.  So I guess we need to see first if we are otherwise healthy, and then see if we can find an exercise partner to make us shake a leg. I hear that once you really get into an exercise routine, the tired feeling goes away.\n\nI am willing to try if you are.
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Sure, A diet low in fat and high in fiber, fruits and vegetables can usually correct this problem.\nrachel
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Natural Ways to Ways to Cure and Prevent Leg Cramps - More Than Home Remedies\nIf you get a leg cramp (or charley horse), the quickest way to get rid of it is to walk on the leg. If the person can't get up and walk on the leg, either heat or ice along with massage will help.\n\nDrinking two ounces of natural apple cider vinegar has been reported to relieve involuntary muscle contractions or cramping in 35 seconds.\n\nBut, if you get leg cramps often, the best thing is to prevent them from happening in the first place.\n\nTaking calcium  and magnesium supplements (or calcium magnesium combination) and eating a banana daily prevent most leg cramps. If this alone does not do the trick, these will help increase circulation: Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. And, zinc helps your body absorb the calcium and regulate the B vitamins.\n\nLeg cramps caused by insufficient fluid intake are prevented by drinking about eight glasses of water each day.\n\nLeg cramps that occur during or after vigorous exercise can be prevented by eating a few bites of something salty and drinking at least half a glass of water before, during and after exerting yourself.
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You sound like me. I think it's because we can't stop our brains from thinking to much or it could be restless leg syndrome, they have medicine for that now, I saw it on TV. Not resting your body and losing sleep will shorten your life. You have to adapt to a bedtime routine wind down, watch a nice happy tv program before you go to bed & not some serious or scarry movie. About 8:00 start getting in that mode. Eveybody else will just have to handle there own crap!! You are going to have to take care of yourself if you want to be around longer. Try going to a quiet part of the house, on the porch or walk around outside for a few minutes of me time,. It makes a lot of difference. Take some deep breaths, reflect on the day, read, or just sit there and enjoy the quiet. Watch the birds, butterflys, little bugs and a smell the flowers we forget about those things sometimes. I kinda of clears your head.  Just try it everynight and stick to calming thoughts and don't let yourself get worked up about anything before bedtime!!!!!
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Could this be what you are talking about?:\n\n According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 80% of RLS patients also experience a disorder known as Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS). PLMS is characterized by:\n\n    * sudden jerking or bending of the legs during sleep\n    * movements that occur every 5 to 90 seconds and last between 0.5 and 10 seconds\n\nThe movements range from small shudders of the ankles and toes to kicking and flailing of the arms and legs. Sometimes, oral, nasal and abdominal movements also occur. The periodic jerking often wakes the individual (as well as their sleeping partner) and significantly disturbs their quality of sleep.
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Try taking some MSM it is a natural muscle builder and repairer. I stretched the muscles in my back, I took this along with Melatonin Capsules. This is a natural product that relaxes the muscles and makes you sleep. It is not addictive. But it does work. I took two MSM in morning with one melatonin and same at night. Along with this I used the ice gel, which helped, with the cramps and charlie horses.
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try wrapping your legs in a warm blanket if its cold, and if its warm try spraying ice water on them and then wrap them in a cool blanket. I don't know why it helps but it does.
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I don't know if there is a cure, but some things that might help would be to improve circulation. Use a pumice stone to exfoliate, massage legs, make a tea out of rosemary, fresh ginger, cayenne, ginko- mix about a 1/4 cup of any one or more with 3or 4 green or black tea bags to make a 1/2 gal. Do these all once or twice a day. \n\nOnly a suggestion- I am not a Dr.
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Try attaching industrial bed springs to the under soles of your basketball shoes. Alternatively, you could consume a sack of frog's leg which might help.
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Do you feel the need to move it (get up and walk, shake it, rub it) to get it to subside?  You may have restless leg syndrom (RLS).  Look it up and see if any of the literature sounds familiar.  If it does, there is medication that works wonders for it with no side effects.  Both my elderly mom and my 20 year old daughter have it, but medication helps them both.  Good luck.