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How Can Restless Leg Syndrome Be Treated?

I am taking medicine for Restless Leg Syndrome and it is really helping. The problem is I take a lot of other medicines and she told me that the RLS medicine could make me very sleepy. It s like I just nod off. Sometimes I start talking and say thing that don t make any sense. Any clue what I should do?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please take all prescribed medications as per your treating Doctor's advice and follow few lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Try baths and massages. Soaking in a warm bath and massaging your legs can relax your muscles.

2)Apply warm or cool packs. Use of heat or cold, or alternating use of the two, may lessen your limb sensations.

3)Try relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga. Stress can aggravate RLS. Learn to relax, especially before bedtime.

4)Establish good sleep hygiene. Fatigue tends to worsen symptoms of RLS, so it's important that you practice good sleep hygiene. Ideally, have a cool, quiet, comfortable sleeping environment, go to bed and rise at the same time daily, and get adequate sleep.

5)Do exercise regularly. Getting moderate, regular exercise may relieve symptoms of RLS, but overdoing it or working out too late in the day may intensify symptoms.

6)Try to avoid caffeine. Sometimes cutting back on caffeine may help restless legs. Try to avoid caffeine-containing products, including chocolate and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks, for a few weeks to see if this helps.

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How Can Restless Leg Syndrome Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please take all prescribed medications as per your treating Doctor s advice and follow few lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Try baths and massages. Soaking in a warm bath and massaging your legs can relax your muscles. 2)Apply warm or cool packs. Use of heat or cold, or alternating use of the two, may lessen your limb sensations. 3)Try relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga. Stress can aggravate RLS. Learn to relax, especially before bedtime. 4)Establish good sleep hygiene. Fatigue tends to worsen symptoms of RLS, so it s important that you practice good sleep hygiene. Ideally, have a cool, quiet, comfortable sleeping environment, go to bed and rise at the same time daily, and get adequate sleep. 5)Do exercise regularly. Getting moderate, regular exercise may relieve symptoms of RLS, but overdoing it or working out too late in the day may intensify symptoms. 6)Try to avoid caffeine. Sometimes cutting back on caffeine may help restless legs. Try to avoid caffeine-containing products, including chocolate and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks, for a few weeks to see if this helps. Hope that helps