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Prevention
Although there is no way to prevent restless legs syndrome, it may help to avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarette smoking.
Treatment
Treatment of restless legs syndrome depends on the severity of your symptoms. If your symptoms are mild, simply exercising, stretching or massaging your legs, or taking a hot bath may bring relief. Lifestyle changes also may help, especially following a balanced diet and avoiding caffeine, alcohol and cigarette smoking. If your restless legs syndrome is...
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Treatment Options for Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
Goals of TreatmentThe most important goal in treatment of restless legs syndrome is the cessation of symptoms during rest and the ensuing end to the... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
There is no specific diagnostic test for RLS. If you suspect you may have the disorder, talk to your doctor as soon as you can. If possible, bring a... Read more »
Study: Lyrica eases restless legs syndrome
Spanish researchers have found that the drug Lyrica may help ease restless legs syndrome (RLS). The researchers randomly assigned 58 people with RLS... Read more »
New Developments in Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
which are under investigation for restless legs syndrome include: Amantadine Selegeline Valproate (Depakene) Lamotrigine (Lamictil) Baclofen... Read more »
Fibromyalgia, Restless Legs Linked in New Study
According to a new study, people who have the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia are 11 times more likely to have restless legs syndrome (RLS) than... Read more »
8 Things You Didn't Know About Restless Legs Syndrome
Fibromyalgia and RLS A 2010 study showed that people with fibromyalgia (FM) are 11 times more likely to have restless legs syndrome (RLS) than the general population. One-third (33%) of those with FM had RLS as opposed to only 3% of those who...
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