Consumption of alcohol. Use of antinausea medications, certain antidepressants or neuroleptic drugs, or other medications that may cause or aggravate symptoms. Participation in excessive, vigorous exercise that may intensify symptoms. Engaging in regular, moderate exercise. Receiving a massage before retiring.
Some patients find that such activities promote restorative sleep.
Taking a hot bath or applying cold packs or hot compresses to the affected limbs. Consuming a healthful, balanced diet Some patients do report achieving significant relief through these lifestyle changes. A variety of these changes as well as other non-pharmacological interventions are discussed in patient chat sessions, either in support groups or online. In addition, there are several patient-sustained Web sites that promote them. However, none of such interventions have been shown to be beneficial in controlled studies.