Iron Supplementation
Low iron is one of the major causes of restless legs syndrome. Iron therapy helps to improve the symptoms of RLS. There is a strong association between the presence of stored iron in the body determined by serum ferritin and the severity of RLS symptoms. [3] Research was done and it was discovered RLS patients with low serum ferritin after undergoing oral iron therapy saw improvements in the symptoms.
Substitute the Urge to Move
When you feel certain sensations in your leg, such as throbbing, tingling or pains, the brain is unable to concentrate on anything. You can help yourself by replacing the Urge to move with something else. It could be taking a walk, taking a shower or any kind of activity. Massaging the hurting spots in the leg can also help to give temporary relief. When the brain feels distracted from the pain, it is able to focus on other things, and its efficiency is restored. It is essential to know that, strenuous exercise or activities before sleeping is not a good idea. Light stretching before bed helps to relieve stress.
Sometimes, restless leg syndrome gets complicated, and a doctor’s advice is needed immediately. These are treatments for RLS: