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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can RLS And Varicose Veins In The Legs Be Treated?

history of RLS, taking gabapentin 300 once at bedtime for condition. the RLS seems to have traveled up into my upper abdominal area at bedtime as I lay down and relax. I would think that the gabapentin would treat the abdomen as it s working on the legs. I have had my varicose veins stripped in both legs. I have recently had an EKG change from borderline to abnormal in a 6 month period. the doctor ordered an echo which only presented frequent PAC s.
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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avoid standing for a long time. use crape bandage and raise leg with pillow at bed time. if not responding then itis to be operated deep brain stimulation may be effective. repeated echo therapy can be taken for monitoring
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How Can RLS And Varicose Veins In The Legs Be Treated?

avoid standing for a long time. use crape bandage and raise leg with pillow at bed time. if not responding then itis to be operated deep brain stimulation may be effective. repeated echo therapy can be taken for monitoring