Remedies For Restless Legs Caused By Varicose Veins

By Patty Goff


The single distinct sign of having restless legs syndrome is a throbbing, painful, creeping, pulling, or any other uncomfortable sensation in the lower limbs accompanied by the urge to move them, hence the name. They happen usually at night or when a person is resting, and disappear in the morning. As long at the movement of their feet and legs happen, sufferers seem to be content.

Also known as shaking legs, this disorder is neurological and disturbs sleeping patterns, such that those with the disorder are endlessly fatigued and exhausted. While it is usually associated with other diseases, varicose veins Austin doctors are well aware that those bulging, blue or purple net of webbing veins across your lower extremities are also a cause. Chronic diseases like peripheral neuropathy, hormone disorders, and kidney ailments also contribute to the set of symptoms.

It can inherited and looking into your family tree is a big preventive measure. Keep the high heels to a minimum and refrain from over stressing those lower limbs. Should you already have the symptoms, consider the following home cures.

Exercise is that other drug we take for granted. Getting into an active lifestyle will aid your blood circulation, hence reducing the blood pools inside your veins. Stretch as often, although it is strongly discouraged to overkill the action. Moderate to easily forming the habit is the key, and cardio exercises are best for those attention deficit legs.

Stay low on the cortisol levels and invest more on dopamine and serotonin and oxytocin. That means lay down the stress and feed your soul with happiness, comfort, and love. In case you are not aware, stress is the top killer of mankind today as stress is known to trigger all sorts of unpleasant things not just mentally, but also emotionally and physically.

Applying warm and cool packs to your leg muscles are also effective. Alternately using them will ease the pain, and a generous massage to follow is strongly encouraged. Soaking your muscles in a warm tub or whirlpool will also do the trick.

To fight against sleep interference, apply some martial law on your body clock. It will brainwash your body to fall asleep on your preferred schedule sans the rude interruption of the shaking legs. Convert your bedroom into an oasis for the slumber hungry.

In severe cases, pharmaceutical help is available. There are pain relievers that are ready over the counter for your consumption. Non steroidal, anti inflammatory medicine like naproxen and ketoprofen can turn off the pain. Vitamins and minerals can also repair nerve damage and will serve as prophylaxis for any nutrient deficiency that may also trigger your symptoms. If all else fails, seek a doctor and get your prescription. Extreme versions of the disorder can be handled with gabapentin, the drug used for epilepsy related seizures.

A day in your life can have repeated overtures if you are not wary of your habits. Crossing them legs may be fashionable, but it causes your weight to unhealthily shift over the other limb that it will turn out to be the leading cause of varicose veins, which will, in time, convert to shaking legs syndrome. However, putting your feet up after calling it a day and doing your favorite thing is the most excellent cure all for the average sufferer provided you have cared for your health and talked to your doctor about your condition.




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