Question 1

what causes restless legs?

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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 2

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 3

how do i stop restless legs?

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Many meds: See a sleep specialist, consider drugs such as requip, mirapex, Neupro (rotigotine) patch, or sinemet, or clonazapam.

Question 4

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 5

do i have restless legs syndrome?

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Ask yourself if ...: Ask yourself if you have the 4 cardinal features: 1 ) urge to move legs/body, 1)rest makes symptom worse, 3) getting up moving makes symptoms better and 4 ) it only happens in eveningor night (not in morning or day). These features suggest rls.

Question 6

what can i take for restless legs?

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: It would be prudent to see a doctor to assess any underlying issues that should be treated, rather than the symptom. You may need a prescription so seeing a doctor is imperative.
Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168

Question 7

what can i do about my restless legs?

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Seek help and online: You should always address with your own physician symptoms that are bothering you.  Rls can be sign of underlying medical issue in some people.  There is help online.  I like rlsnetwork.Com and rlshelp.Org.

Question 8

is there a way to stop my restless legs?

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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 9

what could cause restless legs at night?

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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 10

does restless legs cause your bp to go up?

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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!

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