HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
also known as Willis-Ekbom
disease (WED or Wittmaack-Ekbom
syndrome, is a neurological
disorder characterized by an
irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations It most commonly affects the legs, but
can affect the arms, torso, head, and even phantom
limb Moving the affected body
part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief.
RLS
sensations range from pain or an aching in the muscles, to "an itch you
can't scratch," a "buzzing sensation," an unpleasant
"tickle that won't stop," or even a "crawling" feeling. The
sensations typically begin or intensify during quiet wakefulness, such as when
relaxing, reading, studying, or trying to sleep Additionally, most individuals with
RLS have periodic limb movement(limbs jerking during sleep), which is an
objective physiologic marker of the disorder and is associated with sleep
disruption. It can be caused by
low iron levels
HOMOEOPATHIC
REMEDIES
ZINCUM MET 200 and TARENTULA 200-- Zincum Met and Tarentula are the best
homeopathic medicines for restless leg syndrome which disturbs the person at
night. They are used when marked uneasiness in the legs is present. The person
finds it impossible to relax and find a comforting place for the legs when at
rest. Constant motion of legs is needed to find little relief.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON 200- Rhus Tox is a wonderful remedy for restless
leg syndrome when the legs are restless from an aching pain in leg muscles. It
is also useful when a person finds it difficult to keep the legs in a relaxed
position at night after heavy exertion during day time... Along with aching, a crawling, tingling sensation may also
appear in the legs. Rest worsens the symptoms. Constant motion of legs provides
relief.
MEDORRHINUM
1M- Medorrhinum when legs ache all the night, with a difficulty in
keeping them still even for a moment. Burning in the feet may be an
accompanying symptom
ARGENTUM NITRICUM 200-Argentum
Nitricum provides good relief when a person has restless legs from rigid
calves. Legs feel heavy like a log of wood.
CAUSTICUM 200-Causticum is considered when the person has a twitching sensation in
the legs along with heaviness. There is need to move the feet constantly or walk
about to relax. Causticum is needed when
the legs are restless from heaviness and stiffness in the calf muscles. Along
with this, there may be a complaint of an electric shock-like sensation in the
legs.
FERRUM MET 30, FERRUM PHOS 6X, CHINA 30- Ferrum Met, Ferrum Phos and China. These
medicines are very beneficial to relieve symptoms of restless leg syndrome
resulting from depleted iron reserves of the body. They ensure complete
recovery in the most natural way. These medicines help a person to relax, keep
their legs still and have a sound sleep.
KALI PHOS 6X- Kali
Phos is the perfect homeopathic medicine for restless leg syndrome from
pricking or numbness in feet. It stands among the best remedies for restless
leg syndrome resulting from peripheral neuropathy. It is considered when
restless legs syndrome occurs along with a numbness or pricking sensation in
the feet. The person feels exhausted. Kali Phos is also prescribed in cases
where the feeling of fatigue predominates.
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