Thursday, October 30, 2014

Remedies For Restless Legs Caused By Varicose Veins

By Patty Goff


Shaking leg syndrome is commonly known as restless leg syndrome. It is marked by pain or aching in the legs at night or during sleep. Because its long term consequence is sleep deprivation, sufferers become insomniac, which leads to other diseases due to poor health and lack of sleep.

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.

Moderately exercising is the first step to get the circulation going. It should be an everyday thing, though, and it does not help at all to overdo it. Exercise early, and stretch your legs frequently. Cardio exercises such as jogging and brisk walking prove to be the most effective.

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.

Commit to a sleep schedule your body clock will adhere to. Make a bedtime routine that can help you sleep peacefully and soundly to fight against fatigue. Consider investing in reliable, cozy, and comfortable bedding and linens to make your bedroom your dream haven.

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.

Also, it is a sin against your legs to cross them, like what the fashion models and cover girls always do. That is the top utterly depraved, evil thing you can do to get varicose veins the easy way. Speaking of easy ways, the most effortless of all remedies are just to take your feet high up as possible or as comfortable as you can, maybe on a propped pillow, and relax on a film or a book after an endless day of prolonged standing and sitting.




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