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i am having lots of restless legs everynight and sometimes during the day. it is painful. Had cemo last May and total knee replacement past October. Not sure if cemo effect the knees or some kind of nerve issue happeded after knee replacement. The other knee (Right) is about eight yrs. old. Its the one that is so stiff and knee is hard to bend. The restless leg in the right gets stiff and then restless leg takes place.
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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.
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How Can Restless Leg Syndrome Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 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.