One of the reasons some people can’t get a good night’s sleep is because they have restless leg syndrome.<\/p>\n
This is a problem where legs move sporadically throughout the night. Sometimes they ache, tingle, or develop cramps.<\/p>\n
While there isn’t a known direct cause for this issue, some doctors suspect that habits, foods, and clothing can be some of the causes.<\/p>\n
Those who are kept awake by restless leg syndrome should try the following suggestions to settle their legs down and get a good night’s sleep.<\/p>\n
Stop drinking so much coffee, soda, and alcohol.<\/p>\n
All of these things can aggravate RL symptoms.<\/p>\n
Diet sodas won’t be any better because it’s the caffeine that is the major source of the problem.<\/p>\n
Also, sodas and alcohol tend to dehydrate you and that could also aggravate the symptoms.<\/p>\n
Drink water instead of drinking all those beverages that aren’t good for you.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons why your legs may be cramping is that you are dehydrated.<\/p>\n
Stop using tobacco. This is also a known aggravator to RL symptoms.<\/p>\n
You may want to limit your sugar intake.<\/p>\n
While there isn’t scientific evidence this affects RL, there are many who claim their symptoms were reduced when they stopped including sugar in their diets.<\/p>\n
Wear some looser clothing on your legs.<\/p>\n
Again, there isn’t any evidence that tight clothing causes RL symptoms but looser clothing could help with better circulation so it’s worth a try.<\/p>\n
Stretch. Stretching your legs and feet will open up blood vessels and muscles to improve circulation, which could stop some of the symptoms like nighttime cramping.<\/p>\n
Many things can contribute to restless leg syndrome and you would need to talk to your doctor to get a
\ndefinitive answer on what may be causing it.<\/p>\n
However, aside from any other health problems and medications, you can change some habits or start new ones to alleviate pain and get a better night’s sleep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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