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Do Prolonged Restless Legs Cause Restless Feeling Across The Back?
I have serious back issues. They involve a restless feeling across my back which extends down my legs. My neurologist blames it on my back. I have had restless legs infrequently all my life. I m wondering: Could poor circulation in my legs also add to this restless feeling? Thank you. Marge Edwards
In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful.
Leg massages, Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, Good sleep habits, Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and may be, Neupro, and Requip or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica or Neurontin.
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Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Do Prolonged Restless Legs Cause Restless Feeling Across The Back?
Hi, In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful. Also, some home remedies that may help include: Leg massages, Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, Good sleep habits, Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and may be, Neupro, and Requip or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica or Neurontin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon