Strategy | Examples |
Avoid aggravating factors, when possible | - Insufficient sleep
- Poor quality sleep
- Untreated sleep apnea
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Certain medications*
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Do mental alerting activities when you are at rest | - Working on a computer
- Doing crossword puzzles
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Do regular exercise | |
When symptoms have already started, try: | - Soaking your legs in a warm bath
- Leg massage
- Pneumatic compression devices
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