There is a kind of leg shaking that is a disease and needs to be treated! 5 tips to save your legs that have nowhere to go!

01Optimizing dialysis regimen

Regular dialysis, regularly scheduled hemodiafiltration or hemoperfusion therapy to remove medium and large molecular toxins from the body, improve dialysis adequacy, can improve the symptoms of restless legs to a certain extent.

02Medication

Under the guidance of a doctor, use appropriate medication to relieve symptoms. Currently, commonly used drugs for the treatment of restless legs include pramipexole, ropinirole, levodopa, gabapentin, pregabalin, etc.

03Good sleeping habits

Try to go to bed at the same time every day, take a bath or soak your feet in warm water for 10-20 minutes or massage your calves before going to bed, and avoid staying up late as much as possible. In addition, you can also try traditional Chinese medicine such as ear acupuncture and acupuncture to relieve or reduce discomfort and improve sleep quality.

04Adjust your diet

Maintain a balanced diet and nutrition, consume high-quality protein, vegetables and fruits in moderation, and correct malnutrition. Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, tea, energy drinks, nicotine, alcohol, etc.

05Moderate exercise

Appropriate exercise can improve the leg discomfort symptoms of restless legs syndrome. It is recommended to proceed step by step, do what you can, and avoid fatigue. Dialysis patients can choose to walk, jog, practice Tai Chi, etc., and avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time.