A Simple Guide to Restless Leg Syndrome and Related Diseases. A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions, #52

IntroductionOde to Restless Legs SyndromeRestless Legs Syndrome every one hates you. You rob people of the sleep and make them blueOut of the blue my legs started feeling funnyMy RLS leaves me with very little energyYou make me have the urge to move my legsI feel that ants are crawling on my skin and laying eggsI only feel comfortable when my legs are kickingThese sensations becomes worse when I am sleepingEven at rest you come and irritate meWhen can I ever stop suffering and be freeBecause of you I had to quit the job I lovedEvery day I watched for triggers that make my RLS worsePlease help me doctor be kindI think that I am going out of my mindPlease help me to stop my legs from fidgetingAnd allow me at least some hours of good sleeping-An original poem by Kenneth KeeInteresting Tips about the Healthy Legs and NervesA Healthy Lifestyle1.
Take a well Balanced Diet2. Keep bones and body strongBone marrow produces our bloodEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables. Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk. Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruitsZinc and other minerals are important to the body3. Get enough rest and SleepAvoid stress and tension4.
Correct any iron and vitamin deficiencyLearn to be calm and stress freeWalking is a good exercise for the legsAvoid large quantities of caffeine-containing drinks. Correct any vitamin and iron deficiencyCo-operate with your doctor to find the medicines that can help you such as Ropinirole and pramipexoleWalking is good for restless leg syndrome5. Exercise and stay active. It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2oe hours a week.
One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week. Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman. Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone. Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells. Too much alcohol is not good for Restless leg syndrome7.
Stop or do not begin smoking. It also interferes with blood supply and healing. Cigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them. Smoking can induce Restless leg syndrome. Chapter 1Restless Legs SyndromeWhat is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?RLS is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations.
It most commonly affects the legs, but can affect the arms, torso, head, and even phantom limbs. Moving the affected body part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief. Restless legs syndrome is diagnosed on history taking and four recognised criteria:1. An urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by unpleasant sensations;2. Occurrence of symptoms during rest;3. Relief of symptoms by movement; and4.
Worsening of symptoms in the evening or night. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes a strong urge to move your legs.