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How can you treat restless leg syndrome? stretching dosent work
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Medications: Medications are available to treat the restless leg symptoms. Consult your physician or a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 4/29/2014
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Restless legs: Syndrome and plmd are treated with Dopamine agonists such as ropinirole (approved in rls) or pramipexole. There are many reports in the literature of exacerbation of these symptoms by antidepressants (e.g.Zoloft). If tests reveal that iron levels are low iron supplementation may be prescribed. See sleep specialist for evaluation and management.
Answered 6/25/2014
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