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What kinds of natural ways can i relieve my rls symptoms?

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Life style modify: No caffeine or alcohol--add vitamins-relaxation techniques--need to be checked for diabetes--sleep hygiene--exercise.

Answered 5/21/2016

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Dr. Salman Saeed answered

Specializes in Neurology

RLS and Iron: Rls type symptoms can be caused by iron deficiency, have your doctor check your serum iron levels, if you have iron deficiency, you can take vitamins and iron pills. This has helped a lot of people with these type of symptoms.

Answered 4/4/2016

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Yes one can try: If one has mild RLS and depending on underlying cause it may be alleviated by natural measures. Pranayama or breathing exercise of yoga, regular exercise. A normal daily morning bowel movement is imporant to elimnate toxins built up overnight. If one is constipated then eat a high fiber diet. Eating couple of apples, prune juice, warm water in morning and going to bed early may help to varyin.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Things to avoid: Stimulants are triggers in many patients. This may include caffeine (even chocolate, green tea, etc) and nicotine. Alcohol can also have effect although it is generally considered sedating. Hot compresses/baths and muscle stimulation (massage etc) are helpful.

Answered 1/30/2012

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RLS relief: In addition to iron, some patients find that magnesium supplements help (100-200 mg magnesium oxide with the evening meal). Vigorous leg exercises an hour before bedtime helps some and make RLS worse in others. Hot baths, whirlpool baths, massage, and rubbing vibrators on the legs all have their adherents.

Answered 9/28/2016

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