Question 1

what is restless foot syndrome?

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Restless foot: This is a feeling of discomfort and a compulsion to move the foot. It is usually caused by neurotransmitter imbalance that causes nerve and muscle irritation. It is disturbing to sleep cycles and can affect normal foot function.

Question 2

what is restless leg syndrome?

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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 3

hi doctors, can you tell me what is restless leg syndrome?

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See below: If you have an urge to move your legs due to "creepy, "crawling, " discomfort, or aching feeling especially at night that gets better with movement and worse at rest than it may have restless legs syndrome (rls). Rls can be due to many secondary causes or be a syndrome on its own. It is best to seek advice of a fellowship trained sleep medicine specialist who can help make that diagnosis.

Question 4

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 5

what is the connection between restless legs and mirapex (pramipexole)?

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Mirapex (pramipexole): Mirapex (pramipexole) is a Dopamine agonist (stimulates Dopamine receptors) that is used to treat the symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

Question 6

what is the cause for restless leg syndrome?  experiencing it night and day!  also having lower back pain.

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See U PCP: My advise to u is to see your PCP for physical exam and work up.

Question 7

i agmont zoloft from 50mg to 75mg and buspar (buspirone) ffrome 20mg to 30mg istart to feel legs restlessness what is the reason and well stay for haw long?

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Likely side effects: If there have been no other major changes for you and no other symptoms, the most likely cause is the dose increases of medication. It may go away with time at the same doses or a more gradual increase could prevent the issue. Sometimes going with one at a time instead of both avoids this and you never need the other change at all. Discuss with your doctor for further assistance. Good luck!

Question 8

could the restlessness go away?

Accepted Answer

Restlessness can be: anxiety, hormonal, neurological, or lifestyle issues.  Please see your doc who may also suggest a mental health professional.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

why is my baby restless at night?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed background information followed by a clear question. The kids age, duration of problem, temperature, breathing &amp; eating patterns, past efforts to treat all form a pattern that might help an assessment. You are welcome to start over. Posts are not linked so each needs all relevant info.

Question 10

how do i stop my restlessness at night?

Accepted Answer

Restless ness: Look up restless legs syndrome, which is usually treated by a neurologist or sleep specialist and see if that describes your problem. Iron defienciency and some medications can cause it.

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