8 Strategies for Coping with Restless Leg Syndrome

Put on some pressure

Some RLS patients apply pressure to their legs at night. They might put a heavy blanket over their legs or use bandages or other tools to wrap up their legs. Leg wrapping is fairly common for RLS patients who sleep in bed with a partner. If you choose to apply pressure to your legs, be careful not to put on too much pressure — it could damage tissue.

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November 21, 2013

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July 1, 2014