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I have restlessness in my left hand and left leg during the night. my sleep is disturbed. i can not sleep till the restlessness does not subsides.

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Restless leg syndrom: You might have a restless leg syndrome that can be treated with medications such as ropirinole (requip).

Answered 7/17/2015

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