Question 1

is baclofen at all helpful for restless legs s? and also would iron ssupplement help?

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Baclofen? Doubt it: I've never prescribed Baclofen for RLS. I'm sure someone has but none of my colleagues have. Problem is we don't know what causes RLS but we don't believe it is due to muscle spasms which is what baclofen would treat.  We believe it's more along the lines of some type of neuropathy. From the brain, the legs, a sleep disorder? Iron may have some effect in iron deficient people but otherwise NOT.

Question 2

what is restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Leg movement: It is a syndrome whereby a person's leg either moves involuntarily or sometimes the leg moves because the person feels the need to move it as it is bothering them in some capacity...

Question 3

what eases restless leg syndrome?

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Exercise,hot soakleg: Resless leg syndrome (rls) is considered a sleep disorder. Need to check out iron deficiency, peripheral neuropathies, renal function, and certain medications. If all negative, can try exercise and hot soak to both feet (10 minutes) before bed.Or rx medication for RLS are Mirapex & requip (ropinirole). Others like Klonopin and Neurontin help also.

Question 4

what exactly causes restless leg syndrome?

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Still unknown fully: It has something to do with iron and Dopamine metabolism but the links are not clear yet.Given the similar circadian rhythms of serum iron levels, the proteins involved in Dopamine transmission, and RLS symptoms, it is difficult not to hypothesize a connection. In fact, iron is a cofactor for tyrosine hydroxylase, which is the rate-limiting enzyme for Dopamine synthesis.
www.medscape.com.

Question 5

what exactly is restless leg syndrome like?

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Leg movement: It is a syndrome whereby a person's leg either moves involuntarily or sometimes the leg moves because the person feels the need to move it as it is bothering them in some capacity...

Question 6

what's done for restless legs?

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See below: Both medication and non-medication treatments are available. Discuss the problem with your primary care doc who can refer to a specialist if needed.

Question 7

is there a way to stop my restless legs?

Accepted Answer

There are treatments: That have varying rates of success, but there is no magic bullet. First thing is to make sure the symptoms are not due to something else, like iron deficiency or a reaction to a medication (antihistamines, for example) or withdrawal from opioids/benzos. Requip (ropinirole) and Mirapex are the most commonly prescribed drugs, but Gabapentin (neurontin, horizant) and mirtazepine (remeron) may help. Exercises too.

Question 8

does sertraline give restless legs?

Accepted Answer

Not real likely: especially given the high prevalence of it in the general population. Anti-psychotics certainly can (treatable with benadryl). 
But, for restless leg, there are several good medications for it such as requip (ropinirole) or muscle relaxers.

Question 9

can klonopin (clonazepam) cause restless legs?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Benzodiazepines, including klonopin, (clonazepam) actually can be used in the treatment of rls, although for the reasons below, they are not preferred agents.  If an individual becomes physically dependent on Clonazepam or any other benzo, however, the withdrawal, if it is stopped or reduced sharply, may cause symptoms that are indistinguishable from restless leg syndrome.

Question 10

can crack withdrawal cause extreme restless legs?

Accepted Answer

: Cocaine withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, decreased interest/pleasure, increased cocaine craving, increased appetite, disturbed sleep, and increased and disturbing dreams. The description of "restless legs" could be related to a movement disorder, tremors, or chills.

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