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Title: Restless Leg Syndrome
Author: Ben Hermsen
Article:
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder,
is a neurological disorder that is fairly common but often
unrecognized or misdiagnosed and is characterized by
uncomfortable sensations in the legs, which are worse during
periods of inactivity, resting or while sitting or lying down.
The condition is not dangerous or life-threatening and does not
indicate a serious disorder; however, it is uncomfortable and
can disrupt sleep. The condition most commonly occurs among
older people and pregnant women.
RLS causes an individual to have irritating sensations in the
limbs, primarily the legs, which are very distracting and
uncomfortable, but usually not painful. Patients describe the
sensations as having itchy, "creepy-crawly" or twitchy legs. The
condition creates a need for movement of the affected limb for
temporary relief. Restless leg syndrome was described as early
as the 16th century but was not studied until the 1940s. The
exact cause of the problem is still unknown. RLS is included in
the sleep disorders because it causes periodic limb movements
and feelings of restlessness during the night. RLS symptoms
increase during times when a person is resting or sleeping. A
RLS sufferer may be partially or fully aroused from sleep from 5
to 50 times per hour. Even if the individual is not awakened by
the limb movements, this creates very unhealthy, disjointed
sleep and leads to fatigue during waking hours.
The main characteristics of RLS include * Difficulty sleeping *
Persistent leg movements during sleep hours. Symptoms occur most
frequently during the evening or early part of the night *
Irresistible urge to move the legs * Abnormal sensation in the
legs, occasionally, feet, thighs, arms, which entail creeping,
burning, tingling, cramping, aching, pulling or crawling
sensations within the affected extremities * Sensations or
discomfort (not pain, not cramps) are relieved by movement of
the legs * May occur during the day * Worse when lying down and
may be temporarily diminished by voluntary movements of the
affected limb
These sensations have the following features: * Occur most
frequently during periods of inactivity, such as while resting,
sitting quietly or when attempting to fall asleep. * Are
temporarily relieved by movement of the limb. * Can occur during
the day, causing the individual to pace or move the legs
excessively. * Cause involuntary jerking or twitching of the
limbs during sleep. * Cause excessive daytime fatigue or
sleepiness caused by sleep disturbances in the night, as well as
insomnia.
Mild RLS sufferers may feel relief from their symptoms by: *
Exercising more frequently, as moving the legs usually relieves
the discomfort. * Eating a healthy diet and getting enough Folic
Acid, Calcium, Iron, and essential vitamins. * Reducing the
amount of stress in their lifestyle. Popular relaxation methods
include exercise, hobbies, yoga, biofeedback, and meditation. *
Relieving physical symptoms using cold packs, massage,
acupressure, stretching, baths, or walking. * Avoiding alcohol
and caffeine-containing items like coffee, tea, soda, and
chocolate, especially later in the day. * Maintaining a healthy
sleep routine - sleeping in a quiet, comfortable room, elevating
the limbs with an adjustable mattress, and going to bed and
waking at the same times each day.
About the author:
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Ben Hermsen is the Director of Research for Foamsource Inc.
Mastering the art of foam since 1985, Foamsource.com is a member
of the Better Business Bureau Online and can be contacted at
questions@foamsource.com or by calling 1 800 255 0181
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