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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about living with restless leg syndrome.

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Ignore: Rls is a sleep disorder, and thus, tell your doctor how you are sleeping and whether it is disrupted.

Answered 5/29/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Ask your doctor what to do when your legs feel like they're constantly moving at night.

Answered 7/4/2020

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Dr. Eddie Cheng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Ask what may help to stay calm and get deep sleep as soon as you get to bed without leg discomfort.

Answered 7/27/2017

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Ignore: What medications are available, and which would be the best for me?

Answered 6/27/2014

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Ignore: Keep a log detailing symptoms, including times and associated factors. Take this to the appointment.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Ignore: Do people with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) ALWAYS have to be symptomatic at night?

Answered 8/5/2014

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If: If you have restless leg syndrome,ask your doc if you might be iron deficient or have kidney issues.

Answered 9/22/2014

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Dr. Hummayun Ismail answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Ignore: Creepy crawly sensation which eases with activity and interferes with sleep onset.

Answered 11/28/2015

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