A 63-year-old Houston resident started dealing with restless leg syndrome as a teenager. The condition is characterized by an uncomfortable sensation in the legs that is relieved by movement. Now, she's found relief.
Leslie McKelfresh gets her nails done manicure technician Mike Phan and pedicure technician Lee Huynh at Heavenly Lashes Nail Spa on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 in Houston. McKelfresh hasn’t been able to get pedicures until recently because of her chronic restless leg syndrome.A good night’s sleep is only a recent phenomenon for Leslie McKelfresh.
“I feel like it’s gone, but I lay down, and it comes back again,” she said. “I go back downstairs and start walking. Sometimes, it’s so bad, I’m up for six or seven hours.” “I wouldn’t be able to drive,” she said. “I’d take deep breaths. I’d pray a lot. I would cry. It was just so frustrating.” Or, it could be “secondary restless leg syndrome,” associated with certain conditions, like anemia, kidney failure or even pregnancy.
Often the medications work well for a couple of weeks, at a lower dosage, Verma said. The effectiveness fades with time, and doctors prescribe a higher dose. “The receptors get saturated, and you need more and more of the medication,” she said.
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