Restless Leg Syndrome Cure
Health Encyclopedia: Restless Leg Syndrome
Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS
Treatment
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.
If sleep is severely disrupted, medications such as Sinemet (an anti-Parkinson's medication) or tranquilizers such as clonazepam may be prescribed, but they may cause daytime sleepiness. Low doses of pramipex...
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Expert & Community Posts
Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertRestless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Often Associated with Chronic Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...sensation in both legs. My doctor told me I've developed restless leg syndrome. Great, what... Read more »
Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertWe started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue... Read more »
Relieving Those Restless Legs
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertLet’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms,... Read more »
Health Guide
Restless Leg Syndrome Exercises
RLS sufferer Cari Lendrum recommends:Try Cari’s “RLS Squats!” – To do this exercise, start off in a standing position and then bend your knees slightly so that you are in a squat. Rest your... Read more »Restless leg syndrome
...Prevention Techniques to promote muscle relaxation and stress reduction may reduce the incidence of restless leg syndrome in people prone to the condition. Read more »Restless Leg Syndrome- Symptoms
include an urge to move the legs often associated with uncomfortable feeling in the legs (e.g. tingling, creepy, itching, pulling or aching) during periods of inactivity, including both... Read more »Restless Leg Syndrome- The Basics
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder that is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at rest. The urge to move the legs is usually, but not... Read more »Coping with Restless Leg Syndrome
The following are some tips for coping with RLS:Don't hide your symptoms -- talk to your friends, family, and colleagues about RLS so they know what to expect Practice yoga, Pilates, or other... Read more »Images
Medications
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can... Read more »
Ropinirole starter kit is used to help gradually increase your dose when you begin treatment for... Read more »
Related News
Help for Restless Legs
March 12, 2007ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine whenever you're not moving, your legs are uncomfortable and throbbing. It's a problem many... Read summary »
Migraine patients may have higher risk of restless leg syndrome
October 03, 2008German researchers say that migraine patients are more likely to have restless leg syndrome than people who don't have the severe headaches. The... Read summary »
Restless leg syndrome can cause big or small problems
October 03, 2008Symptoms of restless leg syndrome range from a mild nuisance to severe pain that interferes with daily life. Several people with the condition... Read summary »
Big Belly Ups Chances for RLS
April 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Packing on the pounds ? especially around the waistline ? could be putting you at increased risk for restless legs syndrome... Read summary »
24 Hour Patch May Relieve RLS Symptoms
June 10, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A drug already used to treat Parkinson's disease is now being used to help people with restless leg syndrome (RLS). Those who... Read summary »
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