Restless Legs
Typical symptoms include an unpleasant, creepy crawley itching or tugging sensations in your legs with an irresistable urge to keep moving them around. It tends to get worse in the evening and movement is the only thing that brings relief.
Restless leg syndrome often runs in families and is more common in over 65s and pregnant women, although the condition usually disappears after giving birth.
There is no known cause in most cases although it is sometimes linked to an iron deficiency.
Other possible culprits are low levels of calcium and magnesium and poor circulation.
Self help measures to try are:
- Try taking a mineral supplement containing calcium, magnesium and potassium and zinc.
- Limit tea and coffee. Have a cup of herbal tea instead.
- If your legs want to move, indulge them. Get out of bed and take a quick stroll around the house.
- Even though sleep experts advise giving exercise a miss immediately before bed, gentle exercise such as stretching just before bed can be helpful.
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