Restless leg syndrome and supplements

Restless Leg Syndrome and Supplements

Restless Legs Syndrome is a condition that affects about ten percent of the population. Many times the cause is unknown, but in recent years researchers have been exploring the use of supplements to ease the symptoms of RLS. Find out which supplements may work for you...

restless leg syndrome, RLS, insomnia, restless leg

Restless Legs Syndrome is a condition that affects about ten percent of the population. The disorder is characterized by an urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by or caused by uncomfortable leg sensations. People with RLS often have difficulty describing their symptoms. Common terms used to describe the sensations are aching, twitching, tingling, burning, creeping, crawling, itching, flowing, pulling, searing and painful. Many people experience these sensations in their legs, but the arms or other body regions also can be affected. The symptoms of RLS are generally worse at night, can be brought on by rest and are relieved by standing up or walking around.

MY STORY

I, too, suffer from RLS occasionally. I've had periods of my life where the condition seemed to worsen (probably stress-related). Some of the following suggestions may work for you, for others maybe not. For me, the lifestyle changes I made to help with my insomnia also helped with my RLS. I still have a sleepless night or a night with

 

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