Rls

What is Rls?

RLS or restless leg syndrome is a disorder of nervous system characterize by irresistible urge to move the leg especially during sleep. Thus it is also a disorder of sleep. Causes:- Physiological: during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Pathological:- chronic renal failure,iron deficiency,Parkinson’s disease,diabetes,and peripheral neuropathy. Drugs:-antinausea,antipsychotic drugs,some antideprssnt

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Hi Doc.........currently taking 11mg of ropinirole per night after dinner for 35yr old severe RLS/WED condition. Over the years we have tried many...

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Try adding gabapentin to ropinirole.

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I agree that Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)...

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Hi Dr.. Is RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) purely related to Neural mal fauntions..?

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Dear Taku, Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is currently considered a neurologic movement disorder of the limbs, often...

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