Everyday pain management ideas

Web MD has a great slide presentation about home remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome--they're all simple things most anyone can do to help manage this condition. Here is a quick list of ten of the suggestions they present~~ keep a regular bedtime-- helps combat fatigue and keeps symptoms in check stretch before you sleep~ leg stretches may help just before bed or following prolonged sitting eliminate caffeine~ may worsen symptoms for some RLS sufferers warm bath before sleep~ a classic way to wind down and relax before sleep exercise habit~ one study found that exercise resulted in reduced leg movement/deeper sleep exercise your brain~ crossword puzzles, knitting, etc. are good distraction techniques leg massage~ calf massage can help one to fall asleep more quickly yoga~ stretching, breathing and relaxation of can relieve mild RLS symptoms avoid alcohol and cigarettes~ nicotine and alcohol can exaggerate RLS symptoms medication review~ some cold and allergy med...

Have you ever experienced an uncontrollable urge to move your legs? If you have, one possible cause is restless leg syndrome (RLS).  This uncomfortable condition is very common, particularly in adults. The condition usually comes about after a period of rest--sitting at a desk, sleeping, etc.  Usually moving around a little bit helps to calm things down.  Typically, symptoms tend to be worse in the evening hours. This condition comes under the auspices of chronic pain syndromes because it tends to be chronic, seeing that at present there is no known cure.  It is not overtly painful, but the restless sensation is described as "unpleasant."Some people describe it as creeping or throbbing. A doctor can diagnose RLS based on patient history, physical exam, and laboratory tests (especially for iron levels). It's not clear what causes RLS but it's thought to be an imbalance of hormones in the brain.  Heredity may play a role, and sometimes women first notice...