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You may be able to prevent restless legs if it’s due to an iron deficiency or a medication you may be using. If you have primary restless legs, you may not be able to prevent the sensation, but here are some things you may be able to do to lessen the symptoms and get you sleeping better. Avoid or limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine for at least several hours before bedtime. Review all medications you take, prescription and non-prescription, with your doctor. Exercise every day. Stretch your legs at the beginning of each day. Massage your legs regularly. Avoid eating a heavy meal close to bedtime. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Avoid daytime naps. Use your bed only for sleeping or sex. Try not to use the bedtime as a worry time. Have your blood tested for iron levels and kidney function. And also lastly, soak your legs in warm water if that may help.
