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Restless Legs Syndrome?
I didn't know RLS existed until I saw the commercial about it. Ever since I was a kid I've had an issue with moving my feet and legs around when I'm laying down. I have this problem usually at night and because of it I can hardly ever get a full nights rest. I never thought it was a problem but then I read more about RLS. I do get the symptoms in the daytime too. My symptoms are:
- constantly moving one foot back and forth because I "need to" while trying to fall asleep. ive been doing this since i was at least 4-5 years old.
- strange tingling sensations in my legs, a feeling like i need to 'stretch' but it doesnt relieve it.
- i sleep with a pillow between my knees which i know some people do for their back but sometimes it helps my legs feel better.
- recently i was falling asleep while sitting, and i got a sharp tingling in my legs. it was extremely uncomfortable. it was like jolts of a tingling sensation. but that was the first and last time that 'episode' happened.
i dont have any other health conditions. im only 22. i have poor circulation so when my extremeties get too cold they hurt, but thats different from these tinglings. im also a dancer, but only in the past 6 years (not my entire life).
if someone does have RLS, do you need to take meds? i am not a fan of meds... is there any natural way to relieve these annoying symptoms? constantly throughout the night i wake up, toss and turn 5-10times and i think its because of my legs...
thanks!
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
IF you have RLS there are a couple things you can do that help. I am not a doctor and do not profess to be able to diagnose your problem.
These are not a cure but they do reduce the symptoms. The first is to increase your potassium. You can do that by eating foods high in potassium or by taking supplements. The second is to drink some quininne water every evening. For some reason it seems to help the symptoms.