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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Restless Leg Syndrome?
Question: every night legs(calf area, thigh area, foot and toe area) manage to XXXXXXX horse after a period of sleeping. I am 59 and work pretty hard in construction mostly standing. Could this be from any deficiency in my vitamin category or fluids?
Brief Answer:
you have 'restless leg syndrome'
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX you have 'restless leg syndrome'
This may be due to deficiency of B12, vitamin D, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium or vitamin E.
Please take a vitamin E preparation 400 mgs at night plus a Tylenol if really required. Meanwhile get all the levels tested and revert back to me.
You can also come back with further questions.
Regards
you have 'restless leg syndrome'
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX you have 'restless leg syndrome'
This may be due to deficiency of B12, vitamin D, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium or vitamin E.
Please take a vitamin E preparation 400 mgs at night plus a Tylenol if really required. Meanwhile get all the levels tested and revert back to me.
You can also come back with further questions.
Regards
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