Question 1

what causes rls ?

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RLS cause unknown: We do not know the cause of most cases of restless legs syndrome. However, low iron stores can cause it. So can neuropathies (nerve problems), kidney disease, spinal cord injuries. In most cases there is no known cause.

Question 2

what can i do to ease rls?

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Restless leg syndrom: U can't rest because your legs don't want to! this is quite common and can be disturbing to many as it causes poor sleep, resulting poor quality of life. It is associated with anemia, thyroid disease, anemia etc...So i would consult doc to make sure some treatable conditions be treated first. Otherwise, there are meds to help your legs rest so you can rest..Good luck.

Question 3

can my rls ever get better?

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Depends: Rls can be a debilitating disorder. Several classes of medications are usually  tried  at higher doses. You should consult a sleep specialist trained in treating restless leg syndrome.

Question 4

what to do about rls syndrome?

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Restless legs: syndrome and PLMD are treated with dopamine agonists such as ropinirole (approved in RLS) or pramipexole. There are many reports in the literature of exacerbation of these symptoms by antidepressants. If tests reveal that iron levels are low iron supplementation may be prescribed.

Question 5

i suspect that my childmay have rls

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Rule out underlying: If you think your child has RLS (actually more common than you think), you probably have - this is genetic in many cases.  Ask child to describe and of note, symptoms will only be in evening at rest as opposed to some "other diagnoses" like growing pains or musculoskeletal issues.  See physician to rule out underlying medical issues or medications that are causing and then try the behavioral treat.

Question 6

with us. is it possible he could have rls at 39?

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Yes: Rls can be diagnosed even as a child. Most commonly, RLS at an early age runs in families. Medications and other medical conditions can trigger RLS as well.

Question 7

are there any medications that can make rls worse?

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Several: Antidepressants (prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) and others), antipsychotics (risperdol, seroquel and others), certain anti-nausea meds (metachlopramide), and sedating antihistamines (benadryl) can all aggravate restless leg syndrome (rls). However, these medications may not be able to be discontinued. Some meds may be substituted for others in the same class. Caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol may also worsen rls.

Question 8

i suspect that my childmay have rls. is this possible?

Accepted Answer

No: Syndromes are a collection of symptoms that often come together in a significant number of cases, and some panel makes a syndrome (not a disease entity) out of it. Your kid doesn't have rls. Take to your primary care pediatrician.

Question 9

rls like symptoms what can it be? only occurs in the morning.

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RLS: Clould be primary (by itself, mostly familiar pattern) or secondary to iron deficiency, pregnancy, renal insufficiency (on dyalisis patient), obesity, diabetixs. Not fully understood why it happens.

Question 10

what body system is effected with rls and what is it that happens?

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Restless leg syndrom: If by RLS you mean restless leg syndrome, check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/restless-legs-syndrome/ds00191 for more info. Generally, we think of RLS as affecting muscles, nerves & even brain via poor sleep.

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