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RESTLESS LEGS

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Introduction 

Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming, irresistible urge to move the legs.

It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs. The sensation is often worse in the evening or at night. Occasionally, the arms are affected too.

Restless legs syndrome is also associated with involuntary jerking of the legs and arms, known as periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS).

Some people have the symptoms of restless legs syndrome occasionally, while others have them every day. The symptoms can vary from mild to severe. In severe cases, restless legs syndrome can be very distressing and disrupt a person's daily activities.

What causes restless legs syndrome?

In the majority of cases, there's no obvious cause of restless legs syndrome. This known as idiopathic or primary restless legs syndrome, and it can run in families.

Some neurologists (specialists in treating conditions that affect the nervous system) believe the symptoms of restless legs syndrome may have something to do with how the body handles a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is involved in controlling muscle movement and may be responsible for the involuntary leg movements associated with restless legs syndrome.

In some cases, restless legs syndrome is caused by an underlying health condition, such as iron deficiency anaemia or kidney failure. This is known as secondary restless legs syndrome.

There's also a link between restless legs syndrome and pregnancy. About 1 in 5 pregnant women will experience symptoms in the last three months of their pregnancy, although it's not clear exactly why this is. In such cases, restless legs syndrome usually disappears after the woman has given birth.

Read more about the causes of restless legs syndrome.

Treating restless legs syndrome

Mild cases of restless legs syndrome that aren't linked to an underlying health condition may not require any treatment, other than making a few lifestyle changes, such as:

adopting good sleep habits – for example, following a regular bedtime ritual, sleeping regular hours, and avoiding alcohol and caffeine late at nightquitting smoking if you smokeexercising regularly during the daytime

If your symptoms are more severe, you may need medication to regulate the levels of dopamine and iron in your body.

If restless legs syndrome is caused by iron deficiency anaemia, iron supplements may be all that's needed to treat the symptoms.

Read more about treating restless legs syndrome.

Who's affected by restless legs syndrome?

As many as 1 in 10 people are affected by restless legs syndrome at some point in their life.

Women are twice as likely to develop restless legs syndrome than men. It's also more common in middle age, although the symptoms can develop at any age, including childhood.

Outlook

The symptoms of restless legs syndrome will usually disappear if it's possible to address an underlying cause. 

However, if the cause is unknown, the symptoms can sometimes get worse with time and severely affect the person's life. Restless legs syndrome isn't life threatening, but severe cases can severely disrupt sleep (causing insomnia) and trigger anxiety and depression.

The charity Restless Leg Syndrome UK provides information and support for people affected by restless legs syndrome, and may be able to put you in touch with other people in your area affected by the condition.

NO DEMENTIA BUT STILL Ill

From may 2016 I was  referred to memory clinic and then a neuropsychiatric. Basically nothing was found dispite still forgetting things,movements, confusion.         According to letter received it am presenting problems related to anxiety and depression.                   Future plans is no change to present medication  (citalopram 20 mg for ocd. Discharged as not suffering dementia. My GP to refer me to OPMH again if presentation  changes. GP to review for restless legs .

VAMPIRES IN MALAWI

Workers relocated from southern districts hit by vigilante violenceLynchings followed ‘stories of blood sucking and possible … vampires’

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Reuters in Lilongwe

Monday 9 October 2017 14.17 EDTLast modified on Monday 9 October 2017 14.30 EDT

The United Nations has pulled staff out of two districts in southern Malawi where a vampire scare has triggered mob violence in which at least five people have been killed.

Belief in witchcraft is widespread in rural Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries, where many aid agencies and NGOs work. A spate of vigilante violence linked to vampire rumours also erupted in Malawi in 2002.

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“These districts have severely been affected by the ongoing stories of blood sucking and possible existence of vampires,” the UN Department on Safety and Security (UNDSS) said in a security report on the Phalombe and Mulanje districts that was seen by Reuters.

The acting UN resident coordinator, Florence Rolle, said in an emailed response to questions that based on the report “some UN staff have relocated while others are still in the districts depending on locations of their operations”.

“UNDSS is continuing to monitor the situation closely to ensure all affected UN staff are back in the field as soon as possible,” Rolle said.

Rolle did not say how many workers had been relocated.

The UNDSS report said at least five people had been killed in the area since mid-September by lynch mobs accusing them of vampirism. It said mobs searching for vampires have been mounting roadblocks in the district, raising security concerns.

The Malawian president, Peter Mutharika, said the reports were “distressing and agonising”.

“This development has been of grave concern to the president and the entire government,” his office said in a statement.

The UNDSS report said the vampirism rumours appear to have originated in neighbouring Mozambique, although it was not clear what had sparked them. It recommended the “temporary suspension of UN activities in the area until the situation is normalized”.

It said some NGOs had pulled personnel from the districts and temporarily suspended their programmes but did not name the organisations

TATTOO IN MEMORY OF MY MUM BARBARA ANN RAINES

Yesterday the 20th October 2017 I had a new tattoo done by Ollie and Lucy at Odins Tattoo Parlour in Holsworthy.                                          I talked over with Ollie style required and placement of tattoo which is on my right leg is sat on a therapy type chair and got into position and whilst being tattooed  I had a chat with Ollie.                        I found out that Ollie was into classic cars and enjoy weights and had done a bit of strongman and he started off as a graphic designer and has a degree.                  Lucy his partner helps with the booking and cups of tea or coffee and up for a friendly chat.The parlour its self-was very hygienic and only use high-quality materials.     I am very pleased with the way the design has come out and when I look at it it will always remind me of how much my mum meant to me.a special thank you for picture .