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Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome Despite Medication
Question: I take medicine for restless leg every night. It's getting worse if I sit down or lay down for a while it starts. It use to be at night only now it's any time. Does restless leg act like this?
Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation and dose modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your restless leg symptoms are getting worse
With this history one thing is certain : The present drug in present dose is not adequate
Solution : We need to Increase dose / add more drug(s)
To proceed
Your Neurologist has to evaluate you again with more protocols to find the exact cause of this problem and prescribe appropriate drugs
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Need further evaluation and dose modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your restless leg symptoms are getting worse
With this history one thing is certain : The present drug in present dose is not adequate
Solution : We need to Increase dose / add more drug(s)
To proceed
Your Neurologist has to evaluate you again with more protocols to find the exact cause of this problem and prescribe appropriate drugs
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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