December 25, 2024
Welcome to The Climb, your weekly journey with Lifecycle Sherpa, where we explore Parkinson’s Disease, its symptoms, treatments, tips, techniques, and build a supportive and knowledgeable community.
This week’s trail leads us to… restless leg syndrome (RLS).
Question: What is it, how is it experienced and why does it happen?
Answer: Discomfort in the legs, made worse when sitting or lying down and especially in the evenings and nighttime, which results in the urge to constantly move the legs every 20-60 seconds when awake and asleep. (13)
This can occur as a result of iron depletion in the body. It can also be hereditary (based on family inheritance). (13)
Tips to address restless leg syndrome (RLS):
- Iron vitamins
- Consume Iron rich foods like nuts and seeds, dried fruit, whole grains, legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.), dark leafy greens (broccoli, spinach, etc.), tofu
- Medications (speak to your doctor for details)
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