Not long after going to bed, your mind wants to slip off into nirvana, however your legs take part in a ritual of their own. You suddenly find your self with an irresistible urge to pull off the covers and walk the floor. Walking seems to be the only way to lessen that tickling feeling deep inside. You are not alone. The night is chock full of folks who attempt to walk off that frustrating tickling, burning irritation that comes with restless leg syndrome.
Just about ten percent of the populace suffer from this condition, also known as Ekbom’s syndrome, which strikes when it’s time for bed or within half an hour of resting. On occasion the thighs and arms get that tingly, tickling feeling as well. Both genders come down with the syndrome, but women who are pregnant make up a large amount of likely sufferers. After deliver the problem typically goes away.
It is not known for certain what causes the annoying sensations but the syndrome does tend to run in families. It maybe a brain chemistry malfunction that could affect signals from nerves to the arms and legs. Caffeine may be a culprit in giving your legs that twitchy feeling as well. A number of studies have shown that in some folks caffeine can change the chemical balance in the brain, which in turn will overly stimulate the nerves which send signals to the legs.
An overexposure to cold, stress, anxiety, iron-deficiency anemia, nicotine, and fatigue have all been linked to restless leg syndrome. If for example it’s accompanied by other symptoms such as tingling, cramping or numbness, it might be a sign of a thyroid disorder, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis. In the majority of cases having restless leg syndrome seems to be more of an annoyance than a serious health concern. The symptoms are often temporary and tend to vanish on their own.
You should see your doctor however if you frequently have leg irritation that seriously interferes with sleeping. Also if your legs jerk suddenly and often with a frustrating crawling sensation under the skin.
Finding Symptom Relief
In addition to walking about, here are a few other tips to help your tingling legs:
If these tips and tricks fail to help relieve your restless leg symptoms then it might be time to talk with your doctor about getting a prescription. Potential choices may include narcotics, sedatives, and dopa-minergic drugs. As with all prescriptions each may have its own complications and should be discussed in depth with your medical professional.
Resource
Restless Legs Syndrome: Relief and Hope for Sleepless Victims of a Hidden Epidemic, Yoakum, Robert, Touchstone 2006
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