Restless legs syndrome (RLS): non-drug treatments

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Restless legs syndrome (RLS): non-drug treatments. Alcohol, Caffeine, Smoking, Overexertion, Sleep deprivation. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Avoid RLS triggers

  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Smoking
  • Overexertion
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Stress

Maintain good sleep hygiene

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Other preventive measures

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Non-drug interventions

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References

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  5. Trenkwalder C, Hening WA, Mintagna P, et al. Treatment of restless legs syndrome: an evidence-based review and implications for clinical practice. Mov Disord 2008; 23:2267-2302.
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