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19 Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome

Tests

1	Medical Procedures

7	Prescribed Medications

Self Care

1	Herbs and Supplements

4	Alternative Procedures

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The first step in treatment is to treat existing conditions that are known to be associated with RLS and that will be identified by blood tests. If the patient is anemic, iron (iron sulfate) or vitamin supplements (folate or vitamin B 12 ) will be prescribed. If kidney disease i...[read article]

Tests for Restless Leg Syndrome

1. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Medical Procedures for Restless Leg Syndrome

1. Cold Pack Treatment
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Prescribed Medications for Restless Leg Syndrome

1. clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. More
2. ropinirole(Requip , others...) Close ROPINIROLE (roe PIN i role) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement difficulties. It is also used... More
3. pramipexole(Mirapex ) PRAMIPEXOLE (pra mi PEX ole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome. More
4. diazepam(Valium , Valrelease) DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai... More
5. carbidopa-levodopa(Sinemet , others...) Close CARBIDOPA;LEVODOPA (kar bi DOE pa; lee voe DOE pa) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. More
6. gabapentin enacarbil(Horizant )
7. rotigotine(Neupro ) ROTIGOTINE (roe TIG oh teen) is used to control the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. More
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Self Care for Restless Leg Syndrome

1. Stretching Exercises
2. Heat Pad Treatment Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction. More
3. Take Warm Shower or Bath A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that cleanses the perineum (the space between the rectum and the vulva or scrotum). A sitz bath can be used for everyday persona... More
4. Alcohol Abstinence
5. Reduce Caffeine Intake
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Herbs and Supplements for Restless Leg Syndrome What's this?

1. melatonin Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan. The synthesis and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness a... More
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Alternative Procedures for Restless Leg Syndrome What's this?

1. Massage Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an... More
2. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
3. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
4. Meditation Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod... More
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