Why do my legs feel really heavy when I go to bed?!
Question:
Why do my legs feel really heavy when I go to bed?
And every once in a while my left foot will get numb. Anyone know why that happens?
Answers:
There is a syndrome called restless legs/heavy legs syndrome. It is basically poor circulation in the legs and sometimes linked to venous insufficiency. The fact that you get the occassional numbness along with the 'heavy legs' also suggests that you have poor circulation in your legs. You can try some herbal remedies for this and specific herbal remedies that are supposed to help with this condition include: Horse Chestnut, Butchers Broom and Grapeseed. You can often find a herbal combination tablet/capsule containing a mixture of these herbs and also a cream based on these herbs, specifically for this syndrome. Other herbals/alternative remedies include Gotu Kola, Coral Calcium and Vitamin K cream. Also, Gingko Biloba is an excellent herb for improving overall circulation.
It tends to affect women more than men but this doesn not mean that men cannot get it too. Heavy legs can also be related to over-exertion in exercise if you are athletic. To be on the safe side I would visit your doctor and explain your symtoms so as to rule out any other underlying medical condition. Also, if you are on medication then always talk to a medical practitioner/pharmacist before taking herbal suppplements to rule out durg-herb interactions.
Here is an article on restless legs (the the of choice usually over heavy legs):
http://www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk/re...
Some links on herbal remedies for restless legs/heavy legs:
http://www.venarin.com/
http://www.amaluxherbal.com/restless_leg...
A herbal cream (Bio Nal V-Nal....this company also do a capsule):
http://www.elixirhealth.co.uk/asps/showd...
Gotu kola:
http://www.intelihealth.com/ih/ihtih/ws/...
Vitamin K cream:
http://www.folica.com/fade_out_leg_tr_d1...
Gingko biloba:
http://www.questhealthlibrary.com/herbs/...
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.