How to Deal with Restless Leg Syndrome?

Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome, also referred to as the Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder characterized by intense restless sensation in the legs. Initially, the restlessness appears as a mild discomforting sensation in the legs.

Slowly and gradually the discomfort grows and the person is compelled to incessantly move the legs. The person experiencing restless leg syndrome gets brief moment of relief after moving the legs, but the relief is short-lived as the restlessness creeps back in.

Ajeet, 30 year old, joyful man, experienced Restless Leg Syndrome an year ago for the first time. He first thought it was a side effect of his gym sessions. He took a break from gym but the restlessness persisted and grew stronger with every passing night.

Nisha, a 26 year old active lady, experienced the same discomforting sensation in her legs night after night.

And there are many more people like Ajeet and Nisha who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome. It is not a common problem; however, those who suffer from it can only understand how discomforting it can be.

What causes Restless Leg Syndrome?

The chief cause of this problem is yet unknown. Medical practitioners, have associated it with other health problems such as Iron deficiency, other mineral deficiencies, Diabetes, Kidney malfunction, Parkinson Disease, arthritis, Peripheral neuropathy and even pregnancy. It can also be triggered by some prescription medicine.

Restless Leg Syndrome leads to sleeping disorders

This health condition aggravates at night leading to sleeplessness and other sleep disorders. Before RLS leads to sleeping problems and triggers a horde of other sleep related problems it must be treated. There are no exact medications to treat Restless Leg Syndrome. Hence, treating it with the help of natural ways or home remedies is the next best solution.

Natural ways to cope with Restless Leg Syndrome

1. Reduce Stress


2. Treat nutrient deficiencies


3. Stay away from alcoholic drinks and caffeine

Stimulating drinks have been associated with increased intensity of Restless Leg Syndrome. Avoid foods or drinks which are stimulating in nature such as alcohol, coffee, tea as well as carbonated drinks. Do not have such drinks especially before bed time.

4. Stretch your legs daily


5. Soak legs in hot and cold water


6. Extra pillow

Sleep with an extra pillow between your legs, it keeps the legs calm.

7. Check your medications

Some medications have stimulants in it which may be the cause of Restless Leg Syndrome. I myself used to take Fish oil supplements which caused Restless Leg Syndrome every night.


8. Take a walk


9. Massage the legs


10. Relax yourself before going to bed

If your mind and body are relaxed then the Restless Leg Syndrome will not be so discomforting. Drink chamomile tea, have a warm glass of milk, listen to meditative music or read a book… whatever helps you sleep better at night.If you suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome, then please do not ignore it. Try the above natural cures, these will most definitely help treat your condition.

Mansi Agarwal

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  • Sumit Choudhary

    Amazing. It really helps.