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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Treating Restless Leg Syndrome

Study: Restless leg meds slowly stop working

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Often Associated with Chronic Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition.  I see it quite... Read more »

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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 »

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Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

  Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping... Read more »

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Movement Disorders and MS
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...sleep. One exception, sometimes associated with MS is Restless Leg Syndrome, and also Periodic... Read more »

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Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue... 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 »
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 »
Restless leg syndrome
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 ... Read more »

Medications

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Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can... Read more »

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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, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine whenever you're not moving, your legs are uncomfortable and throbbing. It's a problem many... 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 »

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 »

FDA approves generic version of Requip
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... Read summary »

Study: Lyrica eases restless legs syndrome
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... Read summary »