what is a natural cure for restless legs?
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When you get a great answer, let me know. Mine drives me nuts and I went to the dr.  He gave me the RX they show on TV but when I went to refill it, the Pharmacy told me I could not have a 2nd refill. What the heck?
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Scr** that, get some tiger balm or liniment. you can get it at the drug store. the red kind is the best but test it in light layers as it kinda goes strong. but it's gooood for leg pain. mine anyway.  Was yours Linimist?  My dad uses that. Also not so bad. There's lots. I'd not pay shipping and handling if you don't have to.  You can call any chiro or massage therapist in your town, they probably have a ton of recommendations and samples. If you want all natural, and your leg pain is partly circulation problems, Weleda has er, Verdena? gel that you put on and it's WONDERFUL. Felt like dancin'.  Believe it or not I'm a spring chicken still, just a lot of ...happens. It's sold at www.saffronrouge.com  they have a lot of good stuff. Their arnica oil is good as well.
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Passion Flower\n\nHere is a really good all natural insomnia treatment. Mix a few passion flower blooms with 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture, sweeten it with honey if desired, and drink it right before going to bed.\n\nAlternatively, take 6000 mg of dried passion flower in capsule form.\n\nAniseed\n\nMix 1 teaspoon of aniseed with 1 cup of water and brew it for about 20 minutes. Strain and sweeten to taste.\n\nKava Kava\n\nHere's a proven herbal insomnia treatment. Kava kava not only relaxes muscles, but also has an impact on the brain's emotion centers.\n\nTake two 500 mg capsules about one hour before bedtime.\n\nLettuce\n\nCooked lettuce has fantastic relaxant properties, and lettuce tea is known to be a quick-acting sedative.\n\nMix 1 cup of shreaded lettuce with 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Strain the mixture and drink it before going to bed.\n\nSome people claim this to be the most effective natural insomnia treatment known as well as one of the best relaxants.\n\nValerian\n\nValerian is known to be very effective for inducing sleep.\n\nMix 2 teaspoons of dried valerian root with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink. If the taste is too strong for you, instead you can take 300 mg of a standardized extract, or 1 teaspoon of tincture.\n\nWarm Milk\n\nTryptophan is a chemical compound that is effective for inducing sleep.\n\nWhile tryptophan exists in a natural form in the milk, it is the warming of the milk that activates the tryptophan.\n\nTo reap maximum results from this natural insomnia treatment, mix 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 cup of warm milk. Drink 30 minutes before bedtime.\n\nFeverfew\n\nMix 2 tablespoons of feverfew flowers with 2 cups of boiling water. Strain and drink.\n\nLemon Balm\n\nBecause lemon balm contains high amounts of terpenes, chemicals that have natural sedative properties, it is well known as being a very effective herbal insomnia treatment.\n\nMix 3 teaspoons of dried herb with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink before bedtime.\n\nBee Balm\n\nSome people guarantee that you will get results from this herbal insomnia treatment. Mix 2 tablespoons of bee balm with 2 cups of boiling water. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes. Strain the mixture and drink.\n\nCamomile\n\nThe chemical compound found in camomile known as apigenin is a very effective sedative. Make a tea and drink shortly before bedtime.\n\nLemon Balm And Valerian\n\nHere's an all natural insomnia treatment that will give you the results you are looking for.\n\nStudies have shown that taking 160 mg of valerian extract and 80 mg of lemon balm extract have brought on sleep as effectively as one standard dose of drugs in the Valium family.\n\nHerbal Sedative Tea\n\nSupposedly used as a natural sedative, this herbal insomnia treatment may work wonders for you.\n\nTake 1 tablespoon of bee balm, 1 tablespoon of hops, 1 tablespoon of peppermint, 1 tablespoon of chamomile, and 1 tablespoon of crushed fennel seed and mix all together real good.\n\nNow take 1 tablespoon of this mixture and add it to 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture and drink it about 30 minutes before bedtime.\n\nPennyroyal\n\nAnother herbal insomnia treatment that has been around for decades is pennyroyal. Mix 1 teaspoon of pennyroyal herb with 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Strain it and sweeten to taste. \n\nPeppermint Mix\n\nMix 1 tablespoon of sage, 2 tablespoons of peppermint, and 1 tablespoon of rosemary. Take 1 teaspoon of this mixture and add it to 1 cup of boiling water.\n\nCover it and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture and sweeten to taste with honey. this mixture has been used for a long time to sooth the nerves, act as a relaxant, and provide a natural form of insomnia treatment.
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Try eating a banana. These are good for muscle cramps. They are high in potassium.
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elderberry extract from the drug store or grocery store always gets me over it quick.\n\nAlso fresh ginger tea, or triple leaf ginger tea, helps me too.
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if there is no serious medical problem, you could try some natural tricks, like warm milk before night time, a warm linden tea, it is very relaxing and gives you tranquility, also a warm bath before going to bed
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Sounds like nerve damage.  Do you have diabetes?  Get checked for diabetes or you may have "restless leg syndrome"\n\nhttp://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/neuropathies/\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/restless_legs/detail_restless_legs.htm
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Try sleeping w/a pillow between your legs or you can try a spray called BIOFREEZE.  You can purchase that usually at a chiropractors office.  It works pretty good.  Also, stretching out the back muscles helps out a lot too.  Good luck.
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Leg cramps are most generally caused by a LACK OF POTASSIUM. I have to take both a diuretic and prescription potassium as Nothing on the market over the counter will do it for me...it is so painful without the potassium. my body simply retains salt from the foods i eat and there fore the diuretic. Now if your husband has restless Leg Syndrome...they call that "ASKENETHIA"(SP?) &is treaded with  (most copmmonly clonazepam..a benzodiazapine at the mg. of .05 mg. per night. ~ I hope that this helps.
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Chamomile tea is a natural sedative, and the basic herbal answer for insomnia.  Drink one cup per hour for three hours before bed.\n\nIf that doesn't work quickly enough, add a couple of drops of valerian.  Valerian is a powerful natural tranquilizer, and became popular after widespread use in World War II.\n\nChamomile tea is, of course, available in any grocery store. (Although it may be called something cute like "Nighty Night" or "Sleepy Time.")\nValerian, in liquid form, can be found at any health food store.
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THERE ARE POWERFUL PHYTOCHEMICALS THAT MAY CURE YOU. LIKE RED OR BLUE GRAPES,PINEAPPLE,EASTERN BERRIES FROM ASIA LIKE LIPUTI.TRY THEM THEY WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SLEEPY AFTER INTAKE.IT IS NATURAL TOO.
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Nature's Cure! Works for me!
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Try some warm Chamomile tea. It works for me! Also, don't watch TV before bed. Reading and tea.
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Talk to your doctor about RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome). I have it, and it's a disorder that makes me move my legs all night long... it's like a weird twitching feeling and I feel like I HAVE to keep moving my legs. I do it in my sleep so sometimes I don't even notice it, and sometimes I have to keep my legs moving to get to sleep. Anyway, often times I feel like I ran a marathon the next morning. Try asking your doc for a prescription. Hope I helped.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes tingling, pulling, creeping or painful sensations in the legs at night. This sensation is brought on by lying down in bed or sitting for prolonged periods, such as while driving or at a theatre. RLS typically occurs in the evening, making it difficult to fall asleep. Often, people with RLS want to walk around and shake their legs to help relieve the uncomfortable sensation.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of RLS? \nRLS symptoms include uncomfortable leg sensations like cramping or tingling generally in the calf region of the leg. When RLS is advanced, a person may feel these symptoms in the hands and arms. Unusual sensations typically surface at nighttime and at rest. Often, sensations can be reduced or eliminated by stretching, walking, or exercising the affected muscles. As a result of these symptoms, people with RLS often have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.\n\nWhat Causes RLS? \nThe exact cause of RLS is unknown; however, stress appears to make the condition worse. Pregnancy can also bring on the syndrome, as can anemia (particularly due to low iron levels), kidney problems, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Caffeine and some prescription medications contribute to the development of RLS in some cases. In addition, RLS has been found to be a genetic syndrome, as parents with RLS can pass it down to their children.\n\nThere is evidence that RLS, like Parkinson's disease, has been found to be accompanied by a selective destruction of dopamine neurons (nerve cells) in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. The destruction of these neurons affects motor control in the body and can contribute to leg discomfort at night in cases of RLS. Other studies showed that there may be a deficiency in specific receptors in the brain that regulate iron in those that suffer from RLS. Research is actively being conducted to further investigate these relationships.\n\nHow Is RLS Diagnosed? \nYour doctor may ask you questions about your family health history (for example, if you have any family members with RLS) and will take note of symptoms like sleepiness or insomniainsomnia. Additionally, your doctor will conduct a full physical and neurological exam to check for nerve damage or blood vessel problems and may order a series or blood tests to rule out medical disorders associated with RLS. However, there are no tests designed specifically for diagnosing RLS.\n\nWho Gets RLS? \nPeople of any age, including children, can get RLS. It may affect women slightly more than men and typically strikes older adults with an increased severity. Young people who have RLS or who show the symptoms of RLS are usually dismissed as having growing pains or are considered to be overexerting themselves during physical activity. About 5% to 10% of the U.S. population suffers from RLS.\n\nHow Is RLS Treated? \nRLS is treated in different ways, depending on the intensity of the symptoms. Using an ice pack or heating pad, taking a warm bath, exercising, or lowering caffeine intake will sometimes alleviate the problem. For more severe symptoms, medications are often prescribed. These medications may include dopamine drugs, which often are prescribed to help Parkinson's disease patients. Dopamine drugs stimulate dopamine activity and have been found very helpful in easing RLS pain. Other medications that may be helpful to control the symptoms of RLS are sleeping pills, pain medication or medicines commonly used to treat epilepsy (recurrent seizures).\n\nTips to Control RLS Symptoms \nAvoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. \nMassage the calf and legs regularly. \nStretch your legs at the beginning and end of each day. \nExercise. Some people with RLS find that running in place for a short period of time alleviates the symptoms of RLS. \nMaintain a regular sleep schedule since fatigue may worsen symptoms. \nIf your symptoms are so severe that exercising or stretching the legs becomes painful, it is b
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Bubblegum,\n\nI attended an interesting presentation on the relationship between Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome, back in March.  I learned that scientists used to thing that they had similar causes, because the medication for Parkinson's helped a lot of patients with restless leg syndrome.  However, now they think that the two diseases have less in common.  \n\nAfter the presentation, I blogged on it at :  http://myparkinsonsinfo.com/index.php?p=169\n\nMy advice is to start keeping a journal of your symptoms.  Just a few words every day about what is happening.  Take that journal into your next appointment with your neurologist (preferably one who is even more specialized in movement disorders).  She or he will try to match therapies and medications with your symptoms.  It is imporatant to go for a match for you, rather than  what you see on TV, or whatever they "typically prescribe."  Good luck.  Email me if you have more questions.  Thanks!
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I'm not quite sure what you mean by natural because, technically, treating anything would require a medicine, which is artificially made regardless of what it is. Unless one just left they're own natural immune system to take care of it naturally.\n\nHowever I just found a site which states that "self-help measures — such as exercising, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, elevating your legs and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting — can ease pain and prevent varicose veins from getting worse."\n\n~Phoenix