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Treatment for restless legs syndrome is based on the type and severity of your symptoms. Getting regular exercise and enough sleep may relieve mild symptoms. Medications may be tried when symptoms are severe and interfere with sleep and daily functioning. If your symptoms are being caused by another medical condition (such as iron-deficiency anemia), that condition can be treated first.
Changing your daily routine is sometimes enough to control your symptoms. Stretching, walking, exercising regularly, taking a hot or cold bath, using massage, and avoiding smoking and caffeine may reduce or control your symptoms.
If your symptoms are caused by another medical condition such as diabetes or iron-deficiency anemia, you should be treated for that condition first. For example, if iron deficiency is causing restless legs syndrome, you should be prescribed iron supplements.
If your symptoms are mild, you will probably be able to control the uncomfortable sensations and urges to move your legs through regular exercise, stretching, walking, losing weight if you are overweight, and by avoiding smoking and caffeine. Sometimes a hot or cold bath or massage can help.
If your symptoms do not improve, drugs may be used to control involuntary leg movements and help you sleep, such as: levodopa (Sinemet, Madopar), pramipexole (Mirapex), and ropinirole (Requip). Anticonvulsants, such as gabapentin (Neurontin), are sometimes used if dopamine agonists
In addition, your doctor may prescribe benzodiazepines, alone or in combination with dopamine agonists, or anticonvulsants.
Some physicians, and specialist in the treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome have found that the use of Opioids, such as oxycodone (Percocet), hydrocodone (Lortab) and tramadol (Ultram) can be beneficial, and are more effective than anticonvulsants.
I personally do not recommend the use of the benzodiazapines or the opioids, and of the two, I usually only use clonazepam, a benzodiazepine if needed. These can be very habit forming and are frequently abused, often by others in the patients house. (It is common for teenagers to get drugs from parents medicine cabinets now) I prefer not to have these medications prescribed unless they are required.
Medications are started at the lowest effective dose. Sometimes doses are split, although both are usually taken in the evening. Sometimes drugs are combined to better control symptoms and manage side effects.
If your doctor recommends medication, make sure to discuss expectations and that you understand the potential benefits and risks of the drug. Let your doctor know about all of the other drugs you are taking. Drugs taken for other conditions sometimes contribute to restless legs syndrome. For example, antidepressants improve restless legs syndrome in some people and make it worse in others.
Treatment if the condition gets worse
If you continue to have symptoms even though you are receiving treatment with drugs and are exercising regularly, eating right, and not smoking or using caffeine, your symptoms may need to be reevaluated. Many other conditions can cause the sensations found in restless legs syndrome, including several vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Your doctor may recommend different drugs or a combination of drugs. Follow up with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
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My whole family takes Feverfew and we never get restless legs as long as we take it .
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