Excerpt taken from 'How To Beat Restless Legs
Syndrome Naturally'
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) or Ekbom’s syndrome is a misunderstood
common condition which causes the legs and sometimes the arms to twitch
just before going to sleep; this can cause problems with insomnia.
Around one in twenty people suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS)
during their life, it tends to affect women more than men especially
pregnant women and middle aged women, other groups that tend to suffer
from restless legs syndrome (RLS) are those suffering from:
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Kidney disease
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Nerve diseases
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Varicose veins
Typical symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are a creeping sensation
beneath the skin in the affected limbs, this sensation can be accompanied
by:
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Pins and needles
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Twitching
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A burning sensation
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Aching
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Tingling
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Pain
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An urge to more the legs
These symptoms tend to affect the calf area of the leg but can also
affect the arms.
The symptoms tend to occur when in periods of rest, sleep and tiredness,
typically before going to sleep.
The exact cause of restless legs syndrome (RLS) is unknown but it has
been linked to nerve irritation when fatigued, stressed or anxious.
It has also been linked with:
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Smoking
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Diabetes
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Pregnancy
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Stroke
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Respiratory illness
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Kidney problems
Dietary change can help with restless legs syndrome (RLS), cutting
out:
All the best

C.H.Ed Dip NutTh

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