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If Restless Legs Syndrome Has Been Ascertained To Being Caused Due To Dopamine Imbalance In The Brain
Question: I want to know if restless legs syndrome has been ascertained to being caused due to dopamine imbalance in the brain, is there anyway to get the neurotransmitter normalized? I am not talking about those dopamine agonist meds. as those are just temporary solution, more interested in whether this imbalance can be cured via any other medication or any alternative method?
Brief Answer:
Dopamine imbalance is responsible for the symptoms of the RLS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your question.
The cause(s)of the restless legs syndrome remain still unknown, but, the imbalance of the neurotransmitter dopamine is thought to cause the symptoms.
There are a number of risk factors that may lead to restless legs syndrome too, such as peripheral neuropathy, iron deficiency, kidney failure, spinal anesthesia, etc.
Treatment consists of investigating and treating if any risk factors, and use of medications such as dopamine agonists, calcium channel blockers, opioids, etc.
There is no known way to restore this dopamine imbalance till now, following an healthy lifestyle and diet, exercise, etc. may help.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Dopamine imbalance is responsible for the symptoms of the RLS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your question.
The cause(s)of the restless legs syndrome remain still unknown, but, the imbalance of the neurotransmitter dopamine is thought to cause the symptoms.
There are a number of risk factors that may lead to restless legs syndrome too, such as peripheral neuropathy, iron deficiency, kidney failure, spinal anesthesia, etc.
Treatment consists of investigating and treating if any risk factors, and use of medications such as dopamine agonists, calcium channel blockers, opioids, etc.
There is no known way to restore this dopamine imbalance till now, following an healthy lifestyle and diet, exercise, etc. may help.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doctor, does random twitching in nerves or fingers also happen due to Dopamine imbalance??.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for the follow up question.
Finger twitching is not a common symptom of low dopamine imbalance.
This symptom is more common in cases of neuropathy, electrolytes imbalance, etc.
Discuss with your Neurologist these issues.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for the follow up question.
Finger twitching is not a common symptom of low dopamine imbalance.
This symptom is more common in cases of neuropathy, electrolytes imbalance, etc.
Discuss with your Neurologist these issues.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doctor, last question as i have anxiety disorder so in past i have tried taking different SSRI,SNRI ( Serotonin Acting ) Meds but all of them aggravates my rls symptoms due to which i am not able to treat anxiety. Do you recommend any particular anxiety med. that can be taken which does not aggravates RLS so that i can discuss that with my physchiatrist ? Is there any medicine exist that can treat anxiety without touching RLS?
Brief Answer:
Benzodiazepines may be of help in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I have read your new question.
Benzodiazepines such as Alprazolam for example may be of help in your case.
Besides anxiety, this group of medications may help with the RLS symptoms also.
Discuss with your Psychiatrist these issues.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Benzodiazepines may be of help in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I have read your new question.
Benzodiazepines such as Alprazolam for example may be of help in your case.
Besides anxiety, this group of medications may help with the RLS symptoms also.
Discuss with your Psychiatrist these issues.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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