Question 1

how is restless leg syndrome diagnosed?

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Sleep lab: Clinical history is part of the diagnosis, but many people's report of their sleep matches up poorly with actual observational data.  The most objective method is a formal sleep study in a sleep laboratory in combination with a competent medical or neurological evaluation.

Question 2

what does restless leg syndrome feel like?

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RLS: Can be a lot of things but it is the urge to move foremost.  Some people say it is a pain or just a rush from the inside. It can be described like growing pains.  But, when up and moving this goes away.  Hope it helps.

Question 3

how to tell if i have restless leg syndrome?

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A sleep study: The definitive test is a sleep study.

Question 4

what help is there for restless leg syndrome?

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Look online: There is the RLS network online that has good resources.  Also one of my favorite sites regaring RLS is www.Rlshelp.Org.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

what are the tests for restless leg syndrome?

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Clinical diagnosis: If these are all true for you, you have rls: 1. A desire to move the limbs usually associated with discomfort or disagreeable sensations in the limbs; 2. You move to relieve the discomfort or to provide a counter-stimulus to relieve the discomfort; 3. Your symptoms are worse at rest with at least temporary relief by activity; 4. Your symptoms are worse later in the day or at night. No tests needed.

Question 6

what can i expect from restless leg syndrome?

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RLS: U get sensations in lower legs between the knees & ankles. There is discomfort unless u move your legs, mostly at night when lay down or in daytime when sit down , like creepy crawlers feelings, may last for @ an hour, & u feel the urge to move or walk.  Symptoms worsen during stress & relieved by moving about.  Can interfere with sleep.

Question 7

how to lessen restless leg syndrome symptoms?

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Restless leg symptom: Try massaging your legs or taking a warm bath.  This can alleviate restless leg symptoms in some patients.  Medication such as Mirapex or Requip (ropinirole) may also be effective.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of restless leg syndrome?

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Several.: Usually involuntary movement, ocaasional "jerky, " witt in bed.H/or accompained by unpleasant  feeling and cramps in the legs, particularly while recumbent at night. Magnesium, calcium, and potassium are non-medicinal aids.  Iron deficiency must be excluded, as well. See someone in neurology or rheumatology if your pcp faily to help.

Question 9

how does it feel to have restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Leg discomfort: Symptoms of RLS include:
1.   Leg discomfort (tingling, jittery, creepy-crawly)
2.  Triggered by rest, worse at night
3.  Temporarily improved with movement (walking, stretching, massage)
4.  Interferes with sleep quality.

Consult with a local sleep medicine specialist for further information.

Question 10

what are possible causes of restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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.

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