Restless legs is a neurological condition in which there is an uncontrollable restlessness in the legs. The feeling of moving the legs compulsively to get rid of an annoying tingling sensation in the legs. These symptoms are very annoying but cannot cause any harm.
Symptoms of restless legs syndrom (RLS)
Symptoms appear mainly in the evening and at night, such as tingling, tingling or an unpleasant feeling in the lower legs. In addition, you feel an uncontrollable restlessness in the legs: you “must” move to get rid of the unpleasant feeling.
Lying quietly is difficult, and during sleep the legs sometimes make jerky movements.
Sleep quality often suffers; during the day you feel tired or sleepy.
The symptoms are often most severe just before you fall asleep.
Restless legs can also bother you if you sit for a long time. For example, on a bus, movie theater or plane.
Causes of restless legs
The cause of restless legs is rather unclear. However, it does appear that older people suffer from it more often and that it occurs more often in women than in men.
The condition can have a number of causes:
- pregnancy
- medication (some antidepressants or psycho medications)
- impaired functioning of the kidneys
- symptoms can be worsened by:
- smoking
- alcohol
- coffee
- being overweight
- little exercise
So the above should not be taken or taken in moderation, more exercise is also advised, but not intense exercise in the evening.
Treatment of restless legs
Treatment with medications is generally not recommended. This is because they do not help much and have quite a few side effects. However, if the symptoms are very severe, treatment may be considered. Dopamine agonists (such as ropinirol or pramipexole) can sometimes help, but keep in mind that symptoms diminish in only 1 in 5 people.
These drugs have many side effects, especially in the beginning, such as nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. With longer use, restless legs can even worsen: symptoms spread to other parts of the body, start earlier in the day or become more severe.
The alternative: hemp patches
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In particular, the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of cannabinoids are central to this. In addition: Hemp patches are 100% natural, do not cause addiction and have no side effects.
Anecdotal evidence
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