Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome

leg paresthesias with an irresistible urge to moveassociated with peripheral and central nerve damage in legs and spinal cordfamily history/possible genetic basisvitamin deficiencies, advanced age, smoking, lack of exercise, pinched nerve, obesity, caffeine and alcohol possible causes

Restless Leg Syndrome-assessment

intense burning sensations in legs and need to move them repeatedly.worse in evening and at night when still for long timerefer to themselves as "night walkers

Restless Leg Syndrome-interventions & non surgical treatment

avoid caffeine and alcoholquit smokinglose weightexercise

Restless Leg Syndrome-drug therapy

dopamine agonists (Mirapex, Requip)AED's: carbamazepine and gabapentin