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Restless Legs Syndrome (cont.)

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Restless Legs Syndrome Self-Care at Home

In many cases, personal habits can make a sleeping disorder worse. Sometimes they are the main cause of the problem. Here are some things a person with RLS can do that may relieve symptoms.

  • Avoid or limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine for several hours before bedtime.
  • Take medications (prescription and nonprescription) only as directed.
  • Get some exercise every day.
  • Avoid eating a heavy meal close to bedtime.
  • Maintain a regular sleep schedule.
  • Avoid daytime naps.
  • Use the bed only for sleeping or sex.
  • Try not to use bedtime as worry time.

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The term restless legs syndrome (RLS) was used initially in the mid-1940s by Swedish neurologist Karl A. Ekbom to describe a disorder characterized by sensory symptoms and motor disturbances of the limbs, mainly during rest.

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