Question 1

do restless legs have anything to do with b12 levels and if so how?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: There's an unclear relationship between vit B12 levels and rls.  We know RLS can be caused by iron deficiency, and low B12 can cause anemia, but that doesn't necessarily mean low B12 will cause RLS or supplements will help symptoms.  In fact, there are many other causes of RLS besides low b12, and it usually takes a good history, physical and some basic labwork to figure out a treatment plan.

Question 2

what causes restless legs?

Accepted Answer

Usually spontaneous: While RLS is often  unrelated to other medical issues, there is an increased incidence in patients with iron deficiency and with peripheral neuropathy.  Some cases have a genetic basis.

Question 3

how to lessen restless legs?

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RLS: Massage of the legs, hot baths, mentally stimulating activity like words find puzzles in the evening, and gettins enough exercise to leg muscles during the day.  There are also mutiple medications out there.  Avoid stimulant (caffeine and tobacco).

Question 4

does co-q10 help restless legs?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate study: And their is one article questioning whether it might make it worse, . It simply is not known yet.

Question 5

restless legs when i go to bed?

Accepted Answer

Serious: I'm going to assume you have read up on restless legs and are not just worried about myoclonus, and that your serum ferritin has been checked.   Restless legs syndrome is an under-recognized illness that can cause major health problems by preventing normal sleep.  A host of remedies from sex to stretching to cannabis pergolide to Gabapentin (from my sources, often best) are available.

Question 6

is there any cure for restless legs?

Accepted Answer

Look for cause: In many cases, RLS is being driven by an underlying disease, such as neuropathy or iron deficiency, and treating this disease can eliminate the leg symptoms.  Barring this, there are medications that can suppress the symptoms of RLS and restore proper sleep.  Ask a neurologist for more details.

Question 7

is fibromyalgia related to restless legs?

Accepted Answer

Not related.: Medications to treat these conditions have totally different mechanisms.  Both are associated with sleep distubance and fatigue, but for different reasons.

Question 8

can 4 year olds have restless legs syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Check ferritin level: Very rare, but it can happen. Have your doctor make sure he is not anemic.

Question 9

restless leg syndrome and folic acid effect?

Accepted Answer

It may be related.: Iron deficinecy, anemia and diabetic neuropathy were most common cause of restless leg syndrome. Folic acid deficiency can cause anemeia.

Question 10

do antidepressants cause restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Akisthesia (an inner restlessness that can manifest very much like restless legs syndrome) has been reported as a side effect of some antidepressants like prozac, Paxil (paroxetine) and tricyclic antidepressants. However, it is more commonly seen in patients that are on antipsychotic drugs like haldol.

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