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What causes my legs to be restless i can't sleep at night because of it how can i stop it?
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There can be many: Reasons. Best to be evaluated by your physician to determine etiology. Restless leg syndrome is a possibility and there are medications that can be prescribed . Hope this helps.
Answered 11/30/2013
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Restless Leg Syndrom: It is usually noticed in older women, but can occur at any age and in men too. Younger folk usually find it runs in the family. Iron deficiency appears to be a factor. There are things you can do that might help and if not enough, there are rx possibilities. Here's a link: http://www.Medscape.Org/viewarticle/505085 wikipedia has a nice big article too. Best of luck with relief.
Answered 4/28/2021
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