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Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome
Question: How do I get relief from restless legs?
Brief Answer:
Anemia evaluation, drugs also may be used.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is necessary firstly to get evaluated by your Doctor about confirmation of diagnosis, about any anemia, or iron deficiency and to correct it if any abnormalities are found, because restless legs are in some cases related to these conditions.
Restless legs are treated with drugs also that include dopaminergics such Ropinirole, antiseizure drugs such Gabapentin, benzodiazepines such Clonazepam etc.
All these are prescription drugs so, it is necessary to discuss with your Doctor about their use and prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Anemia evaluation, drugs also may be used.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is necessary firstly to get evaluated by your Doctor about confirmation of diagnosis, about any anemia, or iron deficiency and to correct it if any abnormalities are found, because restless legs are in some cases related to these conditions.
Restless legs are treated with drugs also that include dopaminergics such Ropinirole, antiseizure drugs such Gabapentin, benzodiazepines such Clonazepam etc.
All these are prescription drugs so, it is necessary to discuss with your Doctor about their use and prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Isn't there something of a holistic nature that will solve my problems? I don't want to take medications. But would certain foods help?
Brief Answer:
Foods rich in iron.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I am not a holistic specialist, however, if iron deficiency is tha cause of your restless legs, eating foods rich in iron should help improve your symptoms.
Foods for this purpose include red meat, beans, dark leaf greens, etc.
If no improvement, consider drugs treatment.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Foods rich in iron.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I am not a holistic specialist, however, if iron deficiency is tha cause of your restless legs, eating foods rich in iron should help improve your symptoms.
Foods for this purpose include red meat, beans, dark leaf greens, etc.
If no improvement, consider drugs treatment.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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