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I have a pt with severe rls only affecting the left leg. it has not responded to pramipexole or neurontin (gabapentin). any ideas? why one side? what to look at
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2 thoughts: Have you checked ferritin? Low ferritin can be associated with RLS even if not anemic. Second I had 1 pt with unilat RLS that had thalamic stroke. Responded to Keppra (levetiracetam). In retrospect it was probably dystonic movement not RLS. Just my 2 cents worth.
Answered 10/11/2017
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Iron deficiency: Can cause RLS. Unclear why one sided. Check an iron panel and replete aggressively. If persists would involve neurologist.
Answered 3/22/2022
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Magnesium: I have had RLS since I was 3 years old. With aggressive magnesium supplementation (mag citrate powder 1 tsp po bid), it has resolved in the past several years.
Answered 10/20/2017
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