Suggest Treatment For Restless Leg Syndrome

Posted on Sun, 9 Aug 2015

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Sun, 9 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : My wife has busy leg syndrome. She has it now and needs help.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do you mean to say Restless leg syndrome?

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I would surely like to help but please make it clear first that-Do you mean to say 'Restless leg syndrome' by 'busy leg syndrome'?
or,please explain her symptoms in detail.Is she on any medication?
Waiting for your follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)

Restless leg syndrome is correct. She is taking blood pressure meds and pain (phenogen patch 50mg/hr.)

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

As you are not on any drug therapy for Restless legs syndrome(RLS),I suggest you to be on a trial of non-pharmacological measures for RLS for now,which are-
1)Sleep hygiene
2)Minimise intake of tea,coffee,smoking and alcohol
3)Mild to moderate exercise ragularly
4)Hot bath approx. 2-3 hours before going to sleep.
5)Massaging legs before bedtime.

Please follow the above suggestions and be in follow-up to tell the response.Meanwhile,if you don't have any further question,please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar