Question 1

how do dialysis patients treat restless leg syndrome?

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Treat restless legs: The treatment depends on the cause.  More efficient dialysis, better phosphorus and PTH control, or medications like gabapentin, Lyrica (pregabalin) or Cymbalta can be used in different settings.  These all carry some risks, so caution is the key when using medication. .  Also, sometimes  vitamins may be useful.

Question 2

what exactly causes restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 3

do antidepressants cause restless leg syndrome?

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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.

Question 4

what are possible causes of restless leg syndrome?

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Often not clear: Some patients have low iron levels and those that do can have symptom relief when iron is supplemented. There is a genetic component to restless legs syndrome as it often runs in families. Many patients don't have an underlying cause.

Question 5

what causes restless leg syndrome. and how would i know that i have it ?

Accepted Answer

: This link has good info from the Mayo Clinic on restless leg syndrome:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168

If not helping or need more info, can ask here again or check with your doctor.

Question 6

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 7

what could cause restless legs at night?

Accepted Answer

RESTLESS LEG: Abnormality of Dopamine neurotransmission in the CNS associated with certain disorders like stimulant intake, antidepressants, anemia, chronic renal and hepatic failures, etc.

Question 8

does restless legs cause your bp to go up?

Accepted Answer

No: But worrying about the effect of restless legs on your blood pressure can. In general, the more you focus on your blood pressure, the higher it gets. Get your blood pressure checked at your regular doctors appointments, and only worry about it in between if you have chest pain, weakness, or slurred speech. Hope this helps!

Question 9

what causes restless legs an what can you do or take for it?

Accepted Answer

Cause unknown: No cure but symptomatic treatment is available. A variety of drug classes may work including Dopamine agonists (like ropinerole), anticonvulsants (like gabapentin), benzodiazepines (like clonazepam), and in worst cases opioids. Opioids are drug class of last resort. See a neurologist to confirm diagnosis.

Question 10

what's gabapentin is all use for? and what cause restless leg syndrome

Accepted Answer

See below: Gabapentin is used to treat seizure or to treat nerve pain from viruses or diabetes. There is no specific cause for restless leg syndrome, but sometimes treatment of reversible states such as iron deficiency anemia can ameliorate restless leg syndrome.

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