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There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome. Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the muscles relax. Warm baths, gentle stretching exercises, massage or similar techniques may help. Low doses of pramipexole or ropinirole (Requip) have been found to be very effe...[read article]

Tests for Restless Leg Syndrome

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Prescribed Medications for Restless Leg Syndrome

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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. This medicine may be used f...  More
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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
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PRAMIPEXOLE (pra mi PEX ole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome. This medicine may be used for o...  More
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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
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CARBIDOPA;LEVODOPA (kar bi DOE pa; lee voe DOE pa) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your...  More
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Self Care for Restless Leg Syndrome

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These back exercises are done on your hands and knees.Do this exercise on your hands and knees. Keep your knees under your hips and your hands under your shoulders....  More
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Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction.The general purpose of a heat treatment is ...  More
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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.   More
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Cold Pack Treatment
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Researchers say moderate caffeine intake doesn't pose a significant health risk, even for people 65 and older. But the experts are talking about people who don...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Restless Leg Syndrome What's this?

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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
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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
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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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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More
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