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Sleep is a natural process that allows a person’s body to cleanse and recover from everyday activities and the stress that comes with them. When a person does not get enough sleep, his body cannot function as it should and his health can deteriorate. People often sleep badly due to long working hours and stress caused by daily life. Sleep disorders are very common and can also affect a person’s sleep. Some are not easy to detect and require medical treatment. Others can be relieved by making changes to one’s sleeping habits and lifestyle.
Restless Leg Syndrome or RLS is a serious condition common among truck drivers. A person suffering from RLS experiences that their legs move continuously while they sleep. Most people who suffer from this condition don’t even know they have it. The movements themselves are due to the fact that the patient has an irrepressible urge to move his arms and legs to relieve pain and strange sensations in his arms and legs. Moving the part of the body that has the sensation gives them temporary relief. The pain and sensation they feel may be briefly relieved or return immediately. This condition can start as early as childhood and is progressive if not treated medically. In most cases, symptoms resolve after treatment is started.
RLS can be considered primary or secondary. The causes of primary RLS are unknown and have not been established through medical research. It begins before the age of forty and can appear as early as one year of age. The condition progresses slowly, may seem to go away for months to years at a time, and gets worse after age 40. Symptoms appear daily and attacks are common if you have secondary RLS. It normally appears after the age of forty. Symptoms have been linked to medical conditions such as pregnancy, folate deficiency, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, iron deficiencies, drug abuse, and autoimmune disorders can cause restless legs syndrome. Treating the condition that causes RLS can actually eliminate the sleep disorder. RLS can be inherited and specific treatments are needed to relieve the condition.
Lifestyle changes and other approaches can reduce the symptoms of restless legs syndrome, making it more bearable. Certain changes, such as exercising, can make a big difference and possibly eliminate symptoms altogether. Eliminating caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine may reduce RLS attacks. Learning more about the condition can help you determine what changes you need to make for improvement. If changing things doesn’t help, medical attention is the next step.
RLS and other sleep disorders in truck drivers make them more fatigued while driving. As a result, they pose a safety risk to themselves, fellow drivers and the company they work for. If you are experiencing restless legs syndrome symptoms and it is affecting your daily performance and abilities, it is time to seek medical diagnosis and treatment. If you remain a professional driver while suffering from RLS, your health may deteriorate and you may be at risk of serious injury or possible death en route to your destination.
Restless Leg Syndrome is a sleep disorder that compromises the safety of drivers in the trucking industry
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