| What to do | Examples |
| Avoid things that make RLS worse, when possible | Try to avoid: - Not getting enough sleep
- Not sleeping well
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Certain medicines (talk to your doctor first)
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| Do activities that keep your mind alert | Try: - Working on a computer
- Doing crossword puzzles
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| Get regular exercise | Try: |
| Relieve symptoms when they happen | Try: - Soaking your legs in a warm bath
- Leg massage
- Pneumatic compression devices (special sleeves that fill with air and squeeze your legs)
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