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.

Check your family history. They are generally hereditary, and keeping yourself updated when you already have the so called bulging spider veins can get you prepared. If you already have it, then feel free to try any of the following home treatments.

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.

Keeping stress at bay is also a very important factor. Most unpleasant things that happen to the body are due to nasty stress, so adapt a life style that kills the cortisol levels. Relax, take a vacation, choose to be happy.

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.

Because restless leg causes insomnia, discipline your body clock. Maintain a regular time range of waking up and going to bed. Remove things that can hinder your sweet slumber and replace them with soothing ones. Get a trusty comforter, indulge in scented candles, drink a warm glass of milk before sleeping, anything that will work to drive off the boogeyman and invite the god of dreams in.

When the going gets tougher, over the counter drugs can be absolutely helpful. Ibuprofen, naproxen, and other non steroidal, anti inflammatory drugs can kiss the agony away. Long term use of such have ill consequences too, so watch out as well. Better yet, consult your doctor for prescription drugs that can target your misery to its core, especially in severe circumstances. The medicine gabapentin, the one for seizures in epileptics, are also efficient if your physician approves its use.

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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