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Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome

I have restless legs and they are driving me crazy. The sensations in my legs and body do not make sense. It has really begun to affect my sleep. It is 2 am and I am up either pacing the floor or sitting and trying to calm down. I take ambien to sleep but is doesn t seem to be helping.
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
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Hello,

In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful.

Also, some home remedies that may help include:
•     Leg massages, hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, and good sleep habits
•     Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and maybe Neupro, Requip, or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants or antiseizure drugs such as Tegretol, Lyrica, or Neurontin

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome

Hello, In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful. Also, some home remedies that may help include: • Leg massages, hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, and good sleep habits • Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and maybe Neupro, Requip, or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants or antiseizure drugs such as Tegretol, Lyrica, or Neurontin Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein