Common Leg Problems Legs take us where we need to go, and they are a body part that we depend on. We assume they will do the job they are intended to do. Sometimes however there can be a problem, and when a leg is out of commission, a body is out of commission. Restless Leg Syndrome Nothing is worse than being exhausted and lying down in your comfortable bed, ready to close your eyes as soon as your head hits the pillow. You put your head on the pillow, and then it hits, you must move your legs. So, you can try to ignore it, but there is no way. For 10 minutes you lay there, trying not to move, trying to ignore that feeling that you must move your legs. Eventually you get up, and pace until the feeling subsides. This can make you feel like a walking zombie, you can be so tired, yet your legs will not allow a peaceful rest. There are medications, and for me at least, it helps 90%, so be receptive to taking medication when necessary. Warm baths and heating pads can sometimes create a restful feeling as well, do whatever works for you that will help, each case of restless leg syndrome is different. Related:
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Arthritis Osteoarthritis of the knee is a very painful condition. It causes intense pain, and can make knees stiff and difficult to move or bend. Depending on the severity of the condition, the following steps should be implemented-
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Taking an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication can help with pain and swelling. Taking the medication prior to the start of the pain can often eliminate the discomfort. Ice packs to reduce swelling can also offer a temporary solution and ease pain. See an orthopedic doctor for a cortisone injection. While the shots are not pleasant, afterword’s it usually eliminates some of the pain for a couple months at least. When the pain becomes a way of life, and chronic, it may be time to consider a knee replacement, a physician will discuss this option.