Friday, October, 23, 2009
Treating Restless Leg Syndrome
October 03, 2008
A new analysis suggests that people stop taking medications for
restless leg syndrome because the drugs have unpleasant side
effects and stop working over time. Researchers reviewed the
results of 14 trials of three drugs commonly used to treat restless
leg syndrome, Mirapex, Requip, and Neupro. They found that the
medications worked best when a person first started taking them and
then lost effectiveness. They also found that Mirapex had the
fewest side effects.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Mark Borigini
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Health Expert
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite...
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By Deanne Stein
,
Health Expert
...sensation in both legs. My doctor told me I've developed restless leg syndrome. Great, what...
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By Florence Cardinal
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Health Expert
Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping...
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By Dr. Gross
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Health Expert
...sleep. One exception, sometimes associated with MS is Restless Leg Syndrome, and also Periodic...
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By Allen Blaivas, M.D.
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Health Expert
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue...
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Health Guide
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...
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...Prevention Techniques to promote muscle relaxation and stress reduction may reduce the incidence of
restless leg syndrome in people prone to the condition.
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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...
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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...
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Restless leg syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by leg discomfort during sleep, which is only relieved by frequent movements of the legs. Alternative Names ...
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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 »
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October 03, 2008
A generic version of Requip for the treatment of restless leg syndrome will soon be available. The Food and Drug Administration gave permission to...
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May 03, 2009
Spanish researchers have found that the drug Lyrica may help ease restless legs syndrome (RLS). The researchers randomly assigned 58 people with RLS...
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