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Restless legs when i go to sleep like a burning sensation in thighs and calves have to put one leg up quite high to stretch the muscles to sleep?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You might try: a simple OTC remedy BENADRYL Capsules (Diphenhydramine) an ANTI-HISTAMINE...at night has been known to help with "Restless legs syndrome" Just a thought...hope it helps!) Dr Z

Answered 10/29/2016

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