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Is There Any Permanent Cure For Restless Leg Syndrome?
I have severe RLS and have had for many years. I am 66yrs. old female and am taking a med called ropineroil generic for requip. I have been on Meds and still have many episodes nearly everyday night and some daytime? I am under a doctor s care and nothing seems to help completely.Is there any thing that is new or in experimental stages that could possibly help me. Living with this syndrome is a pretty miserable life and sleep cannot happen when it strikes me at nigh. I appreciate any advice.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Hi,
Restless leg syndrome is a condition which causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It is typically happens in the evening or night time hours when you are sitting or lying down. It may result from genetics, diabetes, alcoholism, iron deficiency, pregnancy, kidney diseases, spinal cord injuries etc. Treatment depends on causes. Some investigations like CBC, RBS, USG of W/A, s.creatinine, thyroid function tests, MRI of spine etc may help to find out the exact underlying causes for restless leg syndrome and then treat them accordingly. Life style modification may help to reduce the symptoms of restless leg syndrome such as try baths and messages, soaking in a warm bath and messaging your legs can relax your muscles, apply warm or cool packs, try to establish good sleep hygiene, exercise, weight reduction, avoid alcohol and caffeine, consider using a foot wrap etc. Consult your doctor for further medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Restless leg syndrome is a condition which causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It is typically happens in the evening or night time hours when you are sitting or lying down. It may result from genetics, diabetes, alcoholism, iron deficiency, pregnancy, kidney diseases, spinal cord injuries etc. Treatment depends on causes. Some investigations like CBC, RBS, USG of W/A, s.creatinine, thyroid function tests, MRI of spine etc may help to find out the exact underlying causes for restless leg syndrome and then treat them accordingly. Life style modification may help to reduce the symptoms of restless leg syndrome such as try baths and messages, soaking in a warm bath and messaging your legs can relax your muscles, apply warm or cool packs, try to establish good sleep hygiene, exercise, weight reduction, avoid alcohol and caffeine, consider using a foot wrap etc. Consult your doctor for further medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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