For those with restless legs syndrome, there may be insufficient sleep at night. This is also the most dangerous side effect of this frustrating situation.
To make matters worse, many people suffer from restless legs syndrome without knowing it.
Restless leg syndrome is often misdiagnosed as another sleep disorder, depression, poor blood circulation, arthritis, back problems, and even children's growth troubles.
Will it make the illness worse after a long time?
Side effects are more worrying than the illness itself, including insomnia, extreme fatigue during the day, increased use of sleeping pills or alcohol, increased use of stimulants to play a role, increased stress (probably due to lack of sleep) and anxiety.
Restless leg syndrome is the most common among middle-aged to elderly women, although anyone may experience it. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that as many as 10% of adults suffer from RLS.
Because the leg feels uncomfortable, it is strongly required to move the leg. During rest or inactivity, symptoms will get worse. Exercise can partially or completely relieve symptoms, and the symptoms will be aggravated at night or at night. Symptoms are not just caused by another situation (that is, leg spasm and improper posture).
Matters needing attention in daily life of patients with restless legs disease
1. Pay attention to sleep hygiene and regularity. For example, keep the sleeping environment quiet and comfortable, fall asleep and get up on time, avoid watching exciting programs and books before going to bed, avoid sleeping too much during the day, and develop regular sleeping habits.
2. Pay attention to a healthy lifestyle. Eat a balanced diet, reduce the intake of caffeine and nicotine, and pay attention to abstinence.
3. Exercise properly. Especially the activities of exercising lower limbs, such as walking before going to bed, using fitness equipment, etc., but we should pay attention to avoid overwork during the day, because overwork is easy to aggravate symptoms.
4. Improve blood circulation. For example, soaking feet in hot water or taking a hot bath before going to bed, massaging legs, raising feet and calves during sleep, promoting blood circulation, and also helping to relieve symptoms.
5. Keep a good mood. Because restless leg syndrome affects sleep and daytime activities, patients are prone to anxiety, irritability and other emotions, which in turn will affect symptoms and lead to a vicious circle, so it is very important to maintain a happy mood. If necessary, you can seek psychological counseling, especially for patients with obvious emotional reactions.