WHAT ARE SOME USEFUL COPING STRATEGIES FOR RLS?
Sufferers of RLS often experience long delays before finding a diagnosis and then effective treatment. For this reason, as well as the sometimes intermittent nature of the disorder, people with RLS have become very clever and even creative, at finding strategies to cope with their frustrating symptoms. Here is a list of practical strategies which people with RLS have reported as helpful: • Really hot, or less commonly, cold baths can be very relieving. Some find a hot shower effective too, while others use hot and cold packs • Massage, vibrating devices and equipment that gives transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation provide temporary relief for some, acting as a counter-stimulus • Some perform acupressure, or practice relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, tai chi or other gentle stretching movements • Engrossing mental activity can delay or eliminate symptoms. Find an activity you enjoy to help distract you when the sensations are relentless. Reading a gripping novel, doing cro
