Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome Despite Medication

Posted on Sun, 5 Jun 2016

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Question : I take medicine for restless leg every night. It's getting worse if I sit down or lay down for a while it starts. It use to be at night only now it's any time. Does restless leg act like this?

Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation and dose modification

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your restless leg symptoms are getting worse

With this history one thing is certain : The present drug in present dose is not adequate

Solution : We need to Increase dose / add more drug(s)

To proceed
Your Neurologist has to evaluate you again with more protocols to find the exact cause of this problem and prescribe appropriate drugs

Hope you found the answer helpful.

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Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

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