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Suggest Treatment For Restless Leg Syndrome
Question: i have been on seratame for 2 weeks with good results except for one day but last night i have had the restless legs and have beenup all night. i need help
Brief Answer:
Your medication is fine i think you may need to cure other underlying causes and add some muscle relaxants if needed .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
In my opinion i think seratame is fine but in some cases another underlying cause restless legs symptoms which if treated correctly will decrease the frequency of such attacks .
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most commonest causes , some iron supplements may help . lifestyle modification and avoiding stress or depression is of a good value .
If attacks became more frequent you may ask your physician if he could prescribe you additional medication that will make help you sleep in between that nights like dopamine increasing drugs , lyrica tabs , muscle relaxants and opioids if your general condition requires and can withstand such medications.
If these medication fail i recommend you visist your neurologist for proper evaluation and management .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Your medication is fine i think you may need to cure other underlying causes and add some muscle relaxants if needed .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
In my opinion i think seratame is fine but in some cases another underlying cause restless legs symptoms which if treated correctly will decrease the frequency of such attacks .
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most commonest causes , some iron supplements may help . lifestyle modification and avoiding stress or depression is of a good value .
If attacks became more frequent you may ask your physician if he could prescribe you additional medication that will make help you sleep in between that nights like dopamine increasing drugs , lyrica tabs , muscle relaxants and opioids if your general condition requires and can withstand such medications.
If these medication fail i recommend you visist your neurologist for proper evaluation and management .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
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