Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with restless leg syndrome.

Ignore: Try a variety of meds, as not all meds work well with everyone. Also, stretch before bed.

Ignore: Try drinking tonic water around bedtime. It contains quinine which is said to help.

Ignore: Avoid caffein containing beverage. Do meditation, deep breathing and core body stretching exercise.

Ignore: Be sure to have your iron level checked if you think you have RLS. Iron deficiency can cause RLS.

Ignore: Don't be concerned, there are many effective therapies available now.

Ignore: RLS is tiring at night but your excessive activity can be cured with RX.

Ignore: Stop smoking and avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid strenous exercise before bedtime.

Ignore: DO accept that this is part of your "normal". DO try melatonin. DO ask about prescriptions.

Ignore: Check electrolytes, including magnesium. Get plenty of hydration.

Ignore: Recent data shows that taking iron supplementation might ease this - check with your doctor.

Ignore: Do: see a neurologist, normalize your sleep pattern, & exercise. Don't: overuse your RLS medication.

Ignore: Do let you doctor know that you have this. Many common medications can worsen symptoms.

Ignore: Reduce caffeine, stretch before bed, keep limbs warm, iron supplement if needed, check thyroid.

Ignore: If you are diabetic, discuss with your doctor the possibility that you have diabetic neuropathy.

Ignore: Do daily exercise. Don't exert yourself. Soak legs in warm bath. Don't sit in one position too long.

Ignore: First exclude Diabetes, Kidney problem and iron deficiency and then meds.

Ignore: Calcium and magnesium supplements can be very effective as can warm bath and gentle stretching.

Ignore: Have a good sleep schedule, try to get 30 minutes of exercise daily, take a bath before bed.

Ignore: Avoid stimulants such as caffeine at night, and take medications as directed by your MD.

Ignore: Understand all your medication, some might worsen RLS Make sure Ferritin is above 50.