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Behavioral strategies to mitigate restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Behavioral strategies to mitigate restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Strategy Examples
Avoid aggravating factors, when possible
  • Insufficient sleep
  • Poor quality sleep
  • Untreated sleep apnea
  • Caffeine
  • Alcohol
  • Certain medications*
Do mental alerting activities when you are at rest
  • Working on a computer
  • Doing crossword puzzles
Do regular exercise
  • Walking
  • Biking
  • Yoga
When symptoms have already started, try:
  • Soaking your legs in a warm bath
  • Leg massage
  • Pneumatic compression devices
* Common medications that may worsen RLS include most antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs, dopamine-blocking antiemetics (eg, metoclopramide), centrally-acting antihistamines.
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