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I am a 21 y/o male, and i had severe restless legs. it keeps me awake at night most nights. what is the cause? i have anxiety and take 100 mg zoloft but no other medical history

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Several possible: There are a number of possible causes that need to be evaluated by PCP, d/c ETOH, smoking and getting on a regular sleep cycle can help but need to rule out or treat possible iron deficiency, diabetes and peripheral neuropathy some of the possible causes

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/11/2019

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