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in2herbs

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8. All of the above recommendations are good but it must be remembered that RLS is related to
Wed Apr 6, 2022, 06:55 PM
Apr 2022

a circulatory/vein issue first and foremost. When I get an attack of RLS the best relief I have obtained is to sit on the edge of a chair, bed, or couch and lift your legs off the floor to as close to hip height as you can get and then shake (not violently) both legs at the same time for about 2 minutes. This improves the circulation in the lower legs and the symptoms disappear. Another thing to do is when you sit an watch TV elevate your legs high enough so that they're almost the height of your heart while sitting. Recliners and ottomans are not high enough. This will keep the blood from pooling in your lower legs while you're relaxing.

Good luck

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