It feels like bugs are crawling on your legs. They tickle. They itch. You keep move them, trying to get relief/ You can't sleep.

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1. Gently massage your legs, especially the calves. Use liniment if you like.
2. Take a warm bath. If you have one, try a whirlpool bath.
3. Take a mild pain reliever in the evening when the sensations first set in.
4. Try some moderate exercise earlier in the day. don't overdo. Strenuous exercise may aggravate the problem.
5. Avoid alcohol. Not only does it sometimes aggravate the restless legs, it also causes fragmented sleep.
6. Avoid caffeine. It can keep you awake and make your misery all the worse.
7. Nicotine is a stimulant and can worsen your problem as well as keep you awake.
8. Taking a multi vitamin/mineral supplement is sometimes helpful.
9. Cold compresses often alleviate the crawly sensation.
10. Talk to your doctor about medications. Something you are taking may be aggravating or even causing the syndrome.
11. Also talk to your doctor about some of the drugs that have proven effective in the treatment of restless legs. Copy Here
12. If all else fails, try walking away the misery.
    

1. Restless legs syndrome is difficult to deal with but is not life threatening.
2. Good sleep hygiene, as in all sleep disorders, is always advisable.
3. If you can't sleep at night, and you can manage, it, try daytime naps when the misery has lessened
   

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