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Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: I believe I have Restless Leg Syndrome. What doctor speciality should I contact to diagnose and suggest treatment for this problem?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neurologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

'Restless leg syndrome' treatment comes under the domain of Neurology. You should see a 'Neurophysician' for the same.

Hope that helps.If you have any further queries,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (29 minutes later)

Is it likely that my RA and/or the treatments I am taking for RA could be contributing factors to my Restless Leg Syndrome? What would be your recommendations regarding treatment of my RLS?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines/Good sleep hygiene

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

In addition to RLS medicines, non-pharmacological measures are very important-
1)Good sleep hygiene
2)Avoid hot bath immediately before sleep
3)Avoid tea/coffee, till a couple of hours before sleep
4)Physical exercise every day, but not at night time.

These non-pharmacological measures are really crucial.
Hope that helps.If you have further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar